Saudi Arabians vote women into power for first time

Q.  Saudi Arabians voted how many women into public office for the first time in the municipal elections in the conservative Islamic Kingdom, on December 13th 2015?
- Published on 14 Dec 15

a. 14
b. 16
c. 17
d. 18

ANSWER: 17
 
Saudi Arabians voted 17 women into public office in municipal elections in the conservative Islamic kingdom on Saturday, the first for allowing female participation. This election is a landmark step because women can now vote and run as candidates. This is a major step forward from the time that women were barred from driving and dependent on male relatives for all life decisions.

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