give up their "western tutelage" as well as bringing about an end to the French Mandate. As well the ratio of representation in parliament was formalized in the constitution to be 6:5, Christian to Muslim soon after.

In 1947, representation in the government was given to Shi'ite Muslims in the form of the seat of Speaker of Parliament. This position is notably weaker than the other two positions of the Troika, made up of the president, prime minister, and Speaker of Parliament, with a two-year term in comparison to the six-year terms