The new government drafted and implemented a constitution in 1923 based on a parliamentary system. Saad Zaghlul was popularly elected as Prime Minister of Egypt in 1924. In 1936, the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty was concluded. Continued instability due to remaining British influence and increasing political involvement by the king led to the dissolution of the parliament in a military coup d'état known as the 1952 Revolution. The Free Officers Movement forced King Farouk to abdicate in support of his son Fuad. British military presence in Egypt lasted until 1954. COUNT 5
QSN1 When was new constitution drafted? ANS1 1923 QSN2 What system of government was constitution based on? ANS2 parliamentary system QSN3 Who was elected in 1924? ANS3 Saad Zaghlul QSN4 Who succeeded King Farouk? ANS4 his son Fuad QSN5 How long did British military presence remain in Egypt? ANS5 1954