Making up the legislative branch of government, this sector comprised Local People's Congresses in each of the 1,500 urban wards, 32 Sha’biyat People’s Congresses for the regions, and the National General People's Congress.
Den lovgivende del af staten bestod af lokale folketing for hver af de 1500 valgkredse man finder i byerne, 32 sha'biyat-folketing for regionerne, og den Nationale Folkekongres.