In May 1970, the Revolutionary Intellectuals Seminar was held to bring intellectuals in line with the revolution, while that year's Legislative Review and Amendment united secular and religious law codes, introducing sharia into the legal system. Ruling by decree, the RCC maintained the monarchy's ban on political parties, in May 1970 banned trade unions, and in 1972 outlawed workers' strikes and suspended newspapers. In September 1971, Gaddafi resigned, claiming to be dissatisfied with the pace of reform, but returned to his position within a month. In February 1973, he resigned again, once more returning the following month. COUNT 9
QSN1 What was the RCC's view of political parties? ANS1 Ruling by decree, the RCC maintained the monarchy's ban on political parties, QSN2 What did Gaddafi do in 1971? ANS2 In September 1971, Gaddafi resigned, claiming to be dissatisfied with the pace of reform, but returned to his position within a month. QSN3 What was the impact of incorporating the sharia into the legal system? ANS3 united secular and religious law codes QSN4 What did Gaddafi do in 1973? ANS4 In February 1973, he resigned again, once more returning the following month. QSN5 In what year did the Revolutionary Intellectuals Seminar occur? ANS5 1970 QSN6 In what month and year did Gaddafi first resign? ANS6 September 1971 QSN7 What did the RCC outlaw in 1970? ANS7 trade unions QSN8 What publications were shut down 1972? ANS8 newspapers QSN9 In what year did Gaddafi's second resignation occur? ANS9 1973