c. The King exercises his powers directly and through his Ministers. Ministers are jointly answerable to him for general Government policy, and each Minister is answerable for the affairs of his Ministry. d. The King appoints and dismisses the Prime Minister by Royal Order, and appoints and dismisses Ministers by Royal Decree as proposed by the Prime Minister. e. The Cabinet shall be re-formed as aforementioned in this article at the start of each legislative term of the National Assembly. f. The King appoints and dismisses members of the Consultative Council by Royal Order. g. The King is the Supreme Commander of the Defence Force. He commands it and charges it with national tasks within the homeland and outside it. The Defence Force is directly linked to the King, and maintains the necessary secrecy in its affairs. h. The King chairs the Higher Judicial Council. The King appoints judges by Royal Orders, as proposed by the Higher Judicial Council. i. The King awards honours and decorations in accordance with the law. j. The King establishes, grants and withdraws civilian and military ranks and other honourary titles by Royal Order, and can delegate others to carry out these functions on his behalf. k. The currency is minted in the name of the King in accordance with the law. l. On ascending the throne, the King takes the following oath at a special meeting of the National Assembly: “I swear by Almighty God to respect the Constitution and the laws of the State, to defend the liberties, interests and properties of the people, and to safeguard the independence of the nation and the integrity of its territories.” m. The Royal Court is attached to the King. A Royal Order shall be issued to regulate it. Its budget and the rules for the budget’s control are set by a special Royal Decree. Article 34 a. In the event of his absence abroad and the inability of the Crown Prince to act for him, the King shall appoint a Deputy by Royal 17