The constitution-making process in Egypt is advancing. Previously, only the rights and duties section of the document had been drafted. Now, though, the draft of the institutional section has been made public. It is available here.

The document creates a semi-presidential system. The president is directly elected (Art. 138). The government is responsible solely before the Council of Representatives (Art. 161) and the constitution makes it clear that if there is a vote of no-confidence in the PM or government, then the government has to resign (Art. 127). So, a premier-presidential form of semi-presidentialism is suggested.

Generally, the president has very few powers. There is the power to return a bill to parliament, but there are override procedures. There are some powers in foreign affairs, and the right to call a referendum. However, the PM is clearly the major actor.

At this stage, the document is merely a draft and I have no idea whether or not it is likely to be amended heavily.