Iraq’s Governing Council signs an interim charter
On March 8, 2004, Iraq’s Governing Council signed an interim charter.
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The Event
On March 8, 2004, Iraq’s Governing Council signed an interim charter.
The Political Context
The Transitional Administrative Law outlined temporary institutions before an elected assembly and permanent constitution.
The legal milestone
A charter or law establishes formal rules. Its passage is a different milestone from the way institutions put those rules into practice.
Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
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Sources
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