Politics

Electoral Democracy as of 2012

Libya is governed my a parliament known as the Council of Deputies, however, their control of the country is limited due to people who still support the former General National Congress.
The General National Congress (GNC) took effect earlier in 2012 and succeeded the National Transitional Council, which was formed in 2011.

• The National Transitonal Council was formed during and after the 2011 civil war and was used to act as the political face of the revolution. Early in 2012, protesters of the NTC demanded Sharia Law for the country's constitution
• August of 2012, the NTC officially transferred power to the GNC. This was the first peaceful transition of power in Libyan modern history. 
• The General National Congress was also a temporary fix to political instability. They were given an 18 month deadline to transition to a permanent democratic constitution. 
• The GNC refused to relinquish power at the end of their 18 month period which led to a small ongoing civil conflict. 
• In 2014, elections were held to elect a Council of Deputies and the new officials took power on August 4.