“In a normal situation, there’s no such thing as military trials, but given the current situation in Egypt it’s tolerable,” Cairo University constitutional law professor Sabri el-Sennoussi, told Al Arabiya News. “The 50-member-committee should’ve added ‘in exceptional cases’ in the article to make it less controversial.”

According to Al Arabiya News, in the newly drafted constitution there are military provisions that have Egyptians on edge — although the new constitution, to be brought to national referendum January 14 and 15, is an improvement from the last supported by ousted president Mohamed Morsi.

In the new constitution, given the lingering atmosphere of political unrest, the military will have more power, ultimately trying citizens in military court for military trespassing, assaults and other crimes.

“It is a harsh law, especially given the fact that it has been created to prevent Egyptians from protesting,” Jihad Oudah, another professor at Egypt’s Helwan University and British University said of a new law requiring approval for future protests.

“The budget for health, for instance, has doubled, while the research and development budget has increased 10-fold,” Sameh Rashed, an  al-Ahram Institute political analyst told Al Arabiya News. “The new charter is trying to please everyone, especially minorities, by giving them more rights and treating citizens equally.”

Budget increases and a focus on inclusion are two reasons most citizens will settle with a more organized society due to less protests, the report suggested. The Islam religion will remain a staple as will the official language of Arabic.

On accounts of distorting a “legitimate” 2012 constitution, the Muslim Brotherhood expressed disapproval of the new political plan.

With the help of the military in ousting Morsi, political leaders hope that most citizens will conform to the military’s increased powers outlined in the constitution’s draft. Hassan abu Taleb, an expert at al-Ahram Centre for Political and Strategic Studies summed up what he felt represented the voice of the country’s citizens who are seeking change:

“All Egyptians want to see the end of this transitional phase that has had a negative impact on them and their interests.”