They were the last elections held under the 1978 constitution, as a 1991 referendum returned the country to multi-party politics.

It was during his second term that multi-party politics were introduced under pressure from foreign donors.

Much trust was placed upon him as he championed multi-party politics.

More than 90% of voters backed the return to multi-party politics.

The constitution provides for a two house parliament, an elected President serving seven year terms, and multi-party politics.

It was the nation's third presidential election since the introduction of multi-party politics in 1990.

It also required the return of multi-party politics among other agenda.

Violent unrest - and international pressure - led to the restoration of multi-party politics in the early 1990s.

Despite the reforms of 1989, multi-party politics has yet to develop in Jordan.

The vote is seen as a test for multi-party politics in the region.