 The draft constitution enshrined the hereditary leadership on the Al Khalifa family and provided for a unicameral legislature (the National Assembly) consisting of 44 members, 30 elected by native-born male citizens, plus 14 royally-appointed government ministers who were ex officio members.The constitution was enacted by decree in December 1973.A general election was also held in December 1973, the only election held under the 1973 Constitution.