Prior to the United States invasion of Afghanistan, Taliban officials were in the process of drafting a national constitution for the state. Under its provisions, the head of state would hold the title of Leader of the Faithful. He would be selected by an Islamic Council which he, in turn, would appoint and in which legislative authority would be vested. The government was to be administered by a council of ministers reporting to the Islamic Council with the head of the council of ministers serving as chief of government. A Supreme Court, appointed by the Leader of the Faithful, would sit as court of final appeal, however, judicial review would be the responsibility of the Islamic Council. The draft constitution enshrined the rights of freedom of expression and a fair trial within the limits of the precepts of "Sharia". This constitution was never ratified.