The draft constitution laid claim to oil and gas rights that are contested by the central government.

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Controversy among Egypt's society and institutions had accompanied the draft constitution since its inception.

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The draft constitution, written by a committee of experts after extensive public consultation, is popular.

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Some of the main issues opponents of the draft constitution have are the presidential versus parliamentary powers.

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