The rules of political life in Kuwait have been worked out over 300 years – since this small area emerged as a self-contained polity. The royal family is empowered to administer the country, but through consultation with different sectors, like tribal leaders or merchant groups.
早在300多年前这个狭小的地区成为一个自治体的时候，科威特政治生活的法则就制定好了。皇室被授权管理国家，但是应与不同的群体，如部落领袖或商人团体进行协商。