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Argentina
- Boundary Delimitation
- Direct Democracy
- Electoral Management
- Electoral Systems
- Legislative Framework
- Media and Elections
- Parties and Candidates
- Vote Counting
- Voter Education
- Voting Operations
- Voter Registration
Boundary Delimitation
BD01 Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
b. No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Comments: For electoral purposes the Nation is divided in Districts, Sections and Circuits. The Districts correspond to the Capital, the provinces and the national territory of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands. The Sections correspond to the Parties or Departments of the Provinces and National territory, and the Circuits are subdivisions of those.
Source: Article 39 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 20:50:29 GMT
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
d. A government department or agency
Comments: Districts and Sections are political-administrative boundaries, so they are legislative matter. Circuits are determinated by the Ministry of Interior with regard to a well-founded proposal from the corresponding Electoral Judge.
Source: Articles 39 and 40 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 20:55:57 GMT
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
b. Respecting natural barriers
c. Compactness of constituencies
g. Other
Comments: Districts and Sections are political-administrative boundaries. Circuits are so many as population nucleus exist, having special care of bringing together voters by the closeness of their homes. Have to bear in mind particularly the roads, rivers, watercourses and communication routes, trying to abbreviate distances between population nucleus and places where polling stations are going to function.
Source: Article 39 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 21:06:25 GMT
BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
g. Not applicable
Comments: Consider only population nucleus and closeness with the places where polling stations are going to function.
Source: Article 39 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 21:09:23 GMT
BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
a. Legislature (specify chamber)
b. Executive
d. Electoral management body
Comments: Districts and Sections are political-administrative boundaries, so they are legislative matter. Circuits are determinated by the Ministry of Interior with regard to a well-founded proposal from the corresponding Electoral Judge.
Source: Articles 39 and 40 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 21:12:22 GMT
BD06 What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
g. Changes in administrative boundaries
l. Other
Comments: Besides have to bear in mind distances between population nucleus and places where polling stations are going to function.
Source: Articles 39 and 40 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 21:16:16 GMT
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Alberto R. Dalla Vía
b. Job Title: Vice-presidente de la Cámara Nacional Electoral
c. Organisation: Poder Judicial
d. Contact Address. 25 de Mayo No. 245, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1002
e. Telephone: +54 11 4343 7587
f. Facsimile: +54 1 334 6402
g. Email: [email protected]
Last updated: 2006-11-21 13:25:05 UTC
DD02 Which forms of direct democracy, if any, are currently possible at the national level?
Please check the glossary for the definition of the following terms:
d. Agenda initiative
Source: Constitución Nacional
Last updated: 2005-08-19 15:31:46 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:21:02 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:21:15 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:21:40 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: La iniciativa legislativa ciudadana: articulo 39 de CN y ley específica 24.747.
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:22:09 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:22:24 UTC
DD08 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:22:49 UTC
DD09 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:23:02 UTC
DD10 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:23:18 UTC
DD100 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
a. Ban on paid signature collectors
b. Ban on payment per signature
Source: Artículo 5 de la ley 24.747
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:27:37 UTC
DD101 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:27:56 UTC
DD102 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:28:26 UTC
DD103 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
b. Sample of signatures checked
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:29:32 UTC
DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:29:49 UTC
DD105 Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
d. Other (specify)
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:31:10 UTC
DD106 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:32:12 UTC
DD107 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
f. Other (specify)
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:32:41 UTC
DD108 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:33:06 UTC
DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
i. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:34:27 UTC
DD11 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: La iniciativa legislativa ciudadana: articulo 39 de CN y ley específica 24.747.
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:23:53 UTC
DD110 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
h. None
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:34:52 UTC
DD111 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
i. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:35:08 UTC
DD112 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
h. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:35:51 UTC
DD113 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
b. Expenditure limits
c. Contribution limits
d. Restrictions on the sources of contributions
e. Disclosure requirements
Source: La Ley 24.747 en su art.14.
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:37:38 UTC
DD114 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
h. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:36:33 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:39:10 UTC
DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:39:27 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:39:41 UTC
DD118 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:40:27 UTC
DD119 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:41:18 UTC
DD12 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:24:05 UTC
DD120 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:42:24 UTC
DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:42:55 UTC
DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. None
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:43:17 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:43:29 UTC
DD127 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:16:28 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
d. Agenda initiative La herramienta se incorpora con la reforma constitucional del 94.
Source: La reforma constitucional del 94.
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:25:24 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
d. Agenda initiative 24/12/96
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:25:59 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
d. Legislature
e. Other (specify who)
Source: Ley 24.747
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:27:14 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:29:16 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:29:31 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:29:51 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
b. Yes, in some regions/states/provinces
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:30:16 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
b. Yes, in some regions/states/provinces
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:30:38 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:36:15 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:36:32 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:36:45 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
b. Yes, in some municipalities/districts/communes
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:37:47 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:38:03 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:19:37 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:19:53 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:20:08 UTC
DD30 Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:20:25 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:20:42 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:20:56 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:21:11 UTC
DD34 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:21:27 UTC
DD35 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:21:40 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:21:53 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:22:09 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
d. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:22:32 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
d. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:22:51 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:23:12 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:23:28 UTC
DD42 In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election?
Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
h. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:23:43 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:23:59 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:24:17 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:42:54 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
b. Legislative proposals
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:47:06 UTC
DD47 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:25:06 UTC
DD48 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
j. Other (specify)
Source: Artículo 39 de la Constitución Nacional
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:50:37 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:51:42 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
a. A number of individuals
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:52:16 UTC
DD51 What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
a. Proposed title
b. General explanation of purpose
c. Full proposed text
Source: Artículo 5 de la ley 24.747 (iniciativa legislativa ciudadana)
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:53:45 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:25:53 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
a. Proponents of the initiative
Source: Articulo 5 de la ley 24.747
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:55:01 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
a. Inconsistency with proposed content
c. Discriminatory or inflammatory statements
e. Incomprehensibility
Source: Art. 5 de la ley 24.747
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:55:59 UTC
DD55 Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:26:19 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
a. An automatic check is part of the initiative process
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:57:25 UTC
DD57 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
d. Legislature
e. Judiciary
f. Other (specify)
Source: Artículo 6 de la antedicha ley
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:58:15 UTC
DD59 Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens’ initiative?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 13:59:48 UTC
DD60 At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:26:38 UTC
DD61 What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:26:53 UTC
DD62 When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:01:03 UTC
DD64 Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:01:57 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
k. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:02:23 UTC
DD66 What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:27:25 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
b. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:27:40 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:27:54 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:28:08 UTC
DD70 If a separate ballot to replace an individual who has been recalled takes place, how soon after the recall ballot is it held?
b. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:28:22 UTC
DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 15:28:36 UTC
DD72 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:07:02 UTC
DD73 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:07:16 UTC
DD74 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a citizens' initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:08:17 UTC
DD75 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an agenda initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
b. Proportion of the electorate 1.5%
Source: Articulo 4 de la ley 24.2747
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:09:18 UTC
DD76 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:11:34 UTC
DD77 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:12:13 UTC
DD78 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:12:26 UTC
DD79 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:12:48 UTC
DD80 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:14:03 UTC
DD81 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:14:18 UTC
DD82 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:14:31 UTC
DD83 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
b. Signatories must be registered electors in a specific electoral district
Source: Art. 4 de la ley 24.747
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:15:19 UTC
DD84 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a recall?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:09:59 UTC
DD85 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:13:19 UTC
DD87 Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:22:49 UTC
DD88 Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:23:04 UTC
DD89 Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:23:21 UTC
DD90 Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
a. Anywhere
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:23:38 UTC
DD91 Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:23:52 UTC
DD92 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:24:16 UTC
DD93 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:24:31 UTC
DD94 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:24:51 UTC
DD95 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
c. Other (specify)
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:25:36 UTC
DD96 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:25:50 UTC
DD97 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-23 14:26:19 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Cámara Nacional Electoral
b. Full Address 25 de Mayo 245 (c 100 ABE) Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
c. Telephone (54 11) 4331 8422 - 8421
d. Facsimile (5411) 4334 6402
e. Email [email protected]
f. Website Address www.pjn.gov.ar
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Dr. Rodolfo Emilio Nummé
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Spanish
Comments: The Electoral National Chamber has functions relatives to voters registration and as the judicial appeal instancy, but the National Electoral Boards are the organisms that look after election development and casting votes, and they only constitute in electoral periods.
Source: Electoral National Chamber.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 15:33:28 GMT
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
Source: Law No. 19.945
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 15:34:20 GMT
EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:
f. Other
Comments: The Electoral National Chamber is part of the Judicial Power and against its decisions only exists the extraordinary appeal before the Supreme Court.
Source: Dr. Felipe González Roura, Secretario de Actuación Judicial Exma. Cámara Nacional Electoral.
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:22:14 GMT
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
a. The President
c. The legislature
Comments: Expenditures are charged to general incomes and are included in the National General Budget, that is a legal matter.
Source: National Constitution and article 17 Law No. 19.108 for National Justice Organization.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 15:38:30 GMT
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
c. The legislature
e. Another organ within the national government
Comments: It is an atribution of the Legislature, based on reports of the "Auditoría General de la Nación".
Source: Article 85 National Constitution.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 15:42:06 GMT
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
c. For an unspecified period
Comments: The Electoral National Chamber is a permanent organism. But the National Electoral Boards constitute and begin their jobs sixty days before the election.
Source: Laws No. 19.108 and 19.945.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 15:47:45 GMT
EM07 The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
a. Elected (specify by whom)
Comments: The Electoral National Chamber`s presidency is annual and is determinated by its own members. With regard to the National Electoral Boards it is defined by law. In the capital city the board`s presidency will be exercised by the president of the Appeal National Chamber in the federal administrative contentious. In the provinces it will be exercised by the president of the Federal Chamber or by the Electoral Judge.
Source: Dr. Felipe González Roura, Secretario de Actuación Judicial Exma. Cámara Nacional Electoral.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 14:19:21 GMT
EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?
Comments: With no information.
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:34:06 GMT
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
a. Head of State is the Head of Government
Source: Articles 1 and 164 National Constitution
Last updated: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 23:30:58 GMT
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
b. Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President and Vicepresident are elected directly by the people, in second round, unless the formula achieves the 45% of valid votes, or at least the 40% and a difference of more than 10% with the second formula.
Source: Articles 94, 97, 98 National Constitution and 148 Law No. 19.945
Last updated: Tue, 26 Aug 2003 14:18:12 GMT
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Source: Article 87 National Constitution
Last updated: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 16:26:34 GMT
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
b. Two chambers
Comments: The Congress is composed by the Deputies Chamber and the Senate of the provinces and the city of Buenos Aires.
Source: Article 44 National Constitution.
Last updated: Tue, 26 Aug 2003 14:22:22 GMT
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
g. List Proportional Representation
Source: Article 158 Law No. 19.945
Last updated: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 23:38:17 GMT
ES06 What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
g. List Proportional Representation
Comments: Each voter will vote for an official list with two titulars and two alternatives candidates.
Source: Article 156 Law No. 19.945
Last updated: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 23:42:59 GMT
ES07 If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
a. d'Hondt Formula
g. Other
Comments: D`hont formula is applicated in Deputy Chamber, and in the Senate are asigned two seats for the most voted list and one seat for the one who follows.
Source: Articles 161 and 157 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 23:49:03 GMT
ES08 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
c. Regional/provincial level
Comments: Deputies are elected directly by the provinces.
Source: Article 158 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 08:05:25 GMT
ES09 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
c. Regional or provincial level
Comments: Senators are elected directly by the provinces.
Source: Article 156 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:05:46 GMT
ES10 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
b. No
Source: Law No. 19.945
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:07:39 GMT
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
e. Not applicable X
Comments: No special constituencies or seats are reserved.
Source: Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:10:00 GMT
ES12 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
b. No
Source: Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:10:56 GMT
ES13 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 2, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved:
e. Not applicable X
Comments: No special constituencies or seats are reserved.
Source: Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:12:53 GMT
ES14 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
b. Specify the percentage:
Comments: It will not participate in the seat`s distribution the lists that not raise the 3% of the registered voters in the district.
Source: Articles 160 and 161 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:18:48 GMT
ES15 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
a. No minimum
Comments: No minimum imposed by Electoral Law.
Source: Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:21:34 GMT
ES16 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
c. Not applicable
Comments: Only political parties can present candidates.
Source: Article 60 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:25:03 GMT
ES17 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Comments: Only political parties can present candidates.
Source: Article 60 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:27:09 GMT
ES18 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
a. At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: Deputies occupy their seats for four years and can be reelected, but the chamber will renew for a half each biennial.
Source: Article 50 National Constitution.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:34:04 GMT
ES19 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
a. At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: Senators occupy their seats for six years and can be reelected, but the chamber will renew for a third part each biennial.
Source: Article 56 National Constitution.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:38:31 GMT
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
b. Separate legislation
Comments: National Electoral Law
Source: Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:42:53 GMT
LF02 What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
a. January 2000 or later
Comments: The latest version is the National Electoral Law (N14 19.945) of August 18, 1983, and the latest amendment is Law N14 25.658 of October 15, 2002.
Source: Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 20:39:26 GMT
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
Source: Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 11:55:09 GMT
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
b. Voting is compulsory and regulated in the electoral law
c. Voting is compulsory and regulated in the constitution
Comments: Voting is compulsory and regulated in both the constitution and the electoral law. The non-voter has to provide a legitimate reason for his/her abstention or may face a fine sanction, or infringements of civil rights or disenfranchisement. With regards to popular consultation convoked by the Congress or the President, voting is voluntary.
Source: Articles 37 and 41 National Constitution; 12 and 125 Law N¹ 19.945; International IDEA Voter Turnout Website (http://www.idea.int/vt/)
Last updated: 2006-11-17 14:15:07 UTC
LF05 Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
b. National elections are held on the same day as regional and local elections
Source: Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 12:38:51 GMT
LF06 Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
b. Presidential elections are held on the same day as national legislative elections
Source: Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 12:39:50 GMT
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
b. EMB
Comments: The National Electoral Boards decide about impugnations, appellated votes and protests submited for their approval.
Source: Article 52 No. 3 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: 2006-03-15 23:25:14 UTC
LF08 If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
h. Not applicable
Comments: Electoral Law specify their composition.
Source: Article 49 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 12:51:34 GMT
LF09 Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
b. Parties
Comments: Only governing bodies of parties through their representatives.
Source: Article 111 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 12:56:44 GMT
LF10 What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
a. Electoral Management Body
Comments: The Board`s resolutions are appealable before the Electoral National Chamber. Jurisprudence of this body prevail over the Board`s discernments.
Source: Article 51 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 13:06:25 GMT
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
Last updated: 2007-01-17 08:14:40 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 08:14:40 UTC
ME13 What are the laws, if any, which govern the operations of the public broadcaster?
Specify the date of the latest version (including latest amendments)
Last updated: 2007-01-17 08:14:40 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 08:14:40 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 08:14:40 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 08:14:40 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
c. Based on result of previous election
Source: International IDEA research, February 2007
Last updated: 2007-02-13 13:29:24 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
a. Amount (Euros) X
Comments: The exact amount is unknown. Both the amount of money that can be spent on broadcast advertisement and the amount of time that can be bought is regulated.
Source: International IDEA research, February 2007
Last updated: 2007-02-13 13:29:24 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 08:14:40 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 08:14:40 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 08:14:40 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 08:14:40 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
f. Other
Comments: The lists that present candidates must have women in a minimum of 30% of the candidates for elected offices and in proportion with possibilities of being elected. Besides they must designate a financial and a campaign responsibles.
Source: Articles 60 Law No. 19.945 and 7 Law No. 25.600.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:24:07 GMT
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
f. Other
Comments: The lists that present candidates must have women in a minimum of 30% of the candidates for elected offices and in proportion with possibilities of being elected. Besides they must designate a financial and a campaign responsibles.
Source: Articles 60 Law No. 19.945 and 7 Law No. 25.600.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:30:11 GMT
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
c. Country of birth
d. Residence
Comments: Requires to reach 25 years old, have four years of citizenship and to be natural of the province or to have two years of inmediate residence in it.
Source: Article 48 National Constitution.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:35:39 GMT
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
c. Country of birth
d. Residence
Comments: Requires to reach 30 years old, have six years of citizenship and to be natural of the province or to have two years of inmediate residence in it, and to enjoy an annual income of 2000 "pesos fuertes" or an equivalent receipt.
Source: Article 55 National Constitution.
Last updated: 2006-03-14 08:39:32 UTC
PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
c. Country of birth
d. Residence
e. Citizenship of parents
Comments: To be borned in argentinian territory or, if they borned in a foreign country, to be son of a native citizen, and to have the other qualities require for being elected senator.
Source: Article 89 National Constitution.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:51:34 GMT
PC06 What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
b. Detention
c. Criminal record
e. Offences against electoral law
f. Holding of military office
h. Bankruptcy or Insolvency
j. Physical health problems
k. Mental health problems
n. Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
Comments: Requires not to be affected by any legal disqualification (Art. 60 Law N14 19.945).With regard to the physical health problems, it refers to deaf-mutes who cannot give to understand in writing. Insolvency refers to the requirement of an annual income of 2000 "pesos fuertes" or an equivalent receipt.
Source: Laws No. 19.945 and 23.298.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:46:42 GMT
PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
b. Detention
c. Criminal record
e. Offences against electoral law
f. Holding of military office
h. Bankruptcy or insolvency
j. Physical health problems
k. Mental health problems
n. Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
p. Other
Comments: Requires not to be affected by any legal disqualification (Art. 60 Law N1 19.945).With regard to the physical health problems, it refers to deaf-mutes who cannot give to understand in writing. Insolvency refers to the requirement of an annual income of 2000 "pesos fuertes" or an equivalent receipt.
Source: Laws No. 19.945 and 23.298.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 19:08:42 GMT
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
a. Neither in presidential nor legislative elections
Source: Dr. Felipe González Roura, Secretario de Actuación Judicial Exma. Cámara Nacional Electoral and Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:41:25 GMT
PC09 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Comments: Independents can`t compete, neither in presidential nor legislative elections.
Source: Dr. Felipe González Roura, Secretario de Actuación Judicial Exma. Cámara Nacional Electoral and Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:45:27 GMT
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Comments: Independents can`t compete, neither in presidential nor legislative elections.
Source: Dr. Felipe González Roura, Secretario de Actuación Judicial Exma. Cámara Nacional Electoral and Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:48:19 GMT
PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
e. Not Applicable
Comments: Independents can`t compete, neither in presidential nor legislative elections.
Source: Dr. Felipe González Roura, Secretario de Actuación Judicial Exma. Cámara Nacional Electoral and Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:49:26 GMT
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
c. Indirect
Comments: The state guarantees the functioning of political parties by contributions through the Permanent Supporter Fund.
Source: Articles 12 Law N¼ 25.600 for Political Parties Financing and 38 National Constitution.
Last updated: 2006-03-13 15:58:08 UTC
PC13 If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
c. As related to the election period and between elections
Comments: Political parties receive annually resources determinated by the National General Budget, and extraordinarily for election years.
Source: Articles 15 and 21 Law No. 25.600.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 19:19:31 GMT
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
a. Free media access
b. Tax credits
Source: Articles 45 Law No. 23.298, 6 and 31 Law No. 25.600.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 19:34:52 GMT
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
b. Based on result of previous election
Comments: Available resources are distributed a 20% in egalitarian way between all recognized parties, and 80% in proportion with the results of the previous national deputies election.
Source: Article 16 Law No. 25.600.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 19:41:06 GMT
PC16 If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
a. General party administration
b. Election campaign activities
Comments: The Estate guarantee the functioning of political parties by contributions destines for institutional development and political capacitation and education, and for general electoral campaigns.
Source: Article 12 Law No. 25.600
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 19:45:27 GMT
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
a. Yes
Comments: Private funding can be destined to the Permanent Supporter Fund (managered by the Ministry of Interior) or directly to political parties.
Source: Article 33 Law No. 25.600.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 19:51:58 GMT
PC18 If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
c. As related to the election period and between elections
Comments: Law doesn`t settle periods for private funding. The only limits refer to ceilings for contributions.
Source: Law No. 25.600.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 19:55:39 GMT
PC19 Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
a. Public disclosure of party contributions received
b. Public disclosure of party expenditure
c. Prohibition on party funding from foreign sources
d. Ceilings on how much money a party can raise
e. Ceilings on party election expenses
h. Publication or public access to contribution and / or expenditure reports
i. Other
Comments: Also are prohibited anonymous contributions and from people or institutions indicated by law.
Source: Article 38 National Constitution, Law No. 25.600 and Decree No. 02 of 04/02/03 from the Electoral National Chamber.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:01:49 GMT
PC20 Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
j. Not applicable
Comments: The law only refers to funding of political parties, confederations or alliances.
Source: Law No. 25.600.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:04:08 GMT
PC21 Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
c. Government department
d. Other
Comments: External control of the parties financial activity is a duty of the "Auditoría General de la Nación", without prejudice of the intervention of federal justice with electoral competence.
Source: Laws No. 23.298 and 25.600.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:08:33 GMT
Vote Counting
VC01 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
b. Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope)
i. Party symbols in black and white
r. Other
Comments: Also appears the name and number of political parties.
Source: Article 62 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 22:15:21 GMT
VC02 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
b. Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope)
i. Party symbols in black and white
r. Other
Comments: Also appears the name and number of political parties.
Source: Article 62 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 22:20:49 GMT
VC03 What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
b. Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope)
i. Party symbols in black or white
r. Other
Comments: Also appears the name and number of political parties.
Source: Article 62 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 22:22:51 GMT
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: Article 101 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 22:23:48 GMT
VC05 What procedures are used in the initial count?
b. Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box
c. Tally of voters who voted
d. Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters
f. Each ballot paper held up for public scrutiny, with name of party/candidate called out loud
g. Single tallying as voters are being called out
i. Tallying by party representative and/or observers as votes are being called out
j. Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate
l. Counted by hand
s. Copies of results are provided to party agents
Source: Article 101 and next ones Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 22:28:18 GMT
VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
c. District level
d. Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments: Results are tranmitted to the National Electoral Boards of the district, who will carry out the operations indicated by law with the biggest promptness. For this effects every province correspond to a district.
Source: Article 105 and next ones Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 22:34:49 GMT
VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?
c. Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments: Seats are allocated at provincial level.
Source: Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 22:37:28 GMT
VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
a. Physically transported
d. Telex/Telegraph
Comments: Finishing the table sorting and counting, the president communicates the results to the mail employee present in the place, writing a telegram that will be communicated by the Official Telecommunications Service with destination to the National Electoral Board and to the Electoral National Office of Ministry of Interior. There are also transported the ballot boxes and the certificate of results.
Source: Articles 105 and 106 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 22:46:55 GMT
VC09 If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
d. Voter rolls
f. Certificate of result
g. Ballot boxes
Source: Articles 105 and 106 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 22:47:53 GMT
VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
f. Accompanied by party representatives
h. Accompanied by police or other security personnel
j. Other
Comments: It is used an special sash that covers the opening or slot of the ballot box, completely covering the top, front and rear, that will be secured and signed by the president, substitutes and party representatives who want to.
Source: Articles 104 and 106 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 14:10:23 GMT
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
b. Always recounted
Comments: National Electoral Boards make the definitive countings according to the information sended by the polling stations, also resolving de facto mistakes, cases of missing information, and demands and protests interposed.
Source: Articles 107 and next ones Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 22:53:57 GMT
VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
e. Not applicable
Comments: There is always a recounting.
Source: Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 22:56:01 GMT
VC13 If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
a. Political parties
d. Domestic observers
Comments: Party representatives and agents.
Source: Articles 107 anf next ones Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 23:00:01 GMT
VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?
b. Regional Election Management body
Comments: It is responsability of the respective National Electoral Board.
Source: Articles 107 and next ones Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 23:02:38 GMT
VC15 Are preliminary results announced?
a. Yes
Source: Dr. Felipe González Roura, Secretario de Actuación Judicial, Exma. Cámara Nacional Electoral.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 14:12:04 GMT
VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
a. hours: 2
Comments: Approximately 2 hours later, began to afford the first official preliminary results.
Source: Dr. Felipe González Roura, Secretario de Actuación Judicial, Exma. Cámara Nacional Electoral.
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:56:06 GMT
VC17 Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
a. Yes
Source: Dr. Felipe González Roura, Secretario de Actuación Judicial, Exma. Cámara Nacional Electoral and Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:57:43 GMT
VC18 How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
b. days:
Comments: The final results are known between the 314 and 1514 day approximately, according to the district. The final counting doesn«t starts until 48 hours after the election. In districts with no many voters it goes on for a day. In the most populous district (9.500.000 voters) it can goes on for 10/15 days, according to the complexity of the election and the appeals presented. In the case of presidential elections, law orders that the final counting must be finished in ten days running.
Last updated: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 19:09:33 GMT
Voter Education
VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
a. National Electoral Management Body
b. Regional Electoral Management Bodies
d. National Government
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
i. Media
Comments: The vote is obligatory and the voters register is permanent, automatic and with continous updating. Therefore it is not neccesary to make campaigns for voters registration. There is only information about voting places.
Source: Dr. Felipe González Roura, Secretario de Actuación Judicial, Exma. Cámara Nacional Electoral.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 02:08:54 GMT
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Source: Dr. Felipe González Roura, Secretario de Actuación Judicial, Exma. Cámara Nacional Electoral.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 02:09:59 GMT
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
f. Yes, conducted by the Regional Governments
Comments: Civic Education is a secondary education matter.
Source: Dr. Felipe González Roura, Secretario de Actuación Judicial, Exma. Cámara Nacional Electoral.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 02:12:40 GMT
VE05 What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
j. Other
Comments: Civic Education is a permanent secondary education matter.
Source: Dr. Felipe González Roura, Secretario de Actuación Judicial, Exma. Cámara Nacional Electoral.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:36:06 GMT
VE06 Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
h. Not applicable
Comments: No special voter education programs were developed.
Source: Dr. Felipe González Roura, Secretario de Actuación Judicial, Exma. Cámara Nacional Electoral.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:38:43 GMT
Voting Operations
VO02 Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
b. No
Comments: There is no code of conduct, but the Electoral Law indicates duties and obligations.
Source: Law N¼ 19.945.
Last updated: 2006-03-13 15:41:07 UTC
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
j. Other
Comments: Voters can vote only at a specified polling station where they are registered, but the presidents or substitutes who work in a diferent polling station can vote in it, same as the party representatives if they are registered in the same section. Also it is permitted to vote from outside the country.
Source: Articles 86, 74 and 58 Law No. 19.945 and Law No. 24.007.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 21:00:45 GMT
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
b. Citizens residing outside the country
Comments: Citizens residing efective an permanently outside the country and enroled in the respective register, only for national elections.
Source: Law No. 24.007 for Voting of argentinians outside the country.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 21:05:18 GMT
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
a. Embassies
b. Consulates
Comments: In diplomatic and consular representations.
Source: Law No. 24.007
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 21:06:52 GMT
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
a. No
Source: Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:52:08 GMT
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
f. Not applicable
Comments: Voting in advance of the designated national election day is not permitted.
Source: Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 21:09:01 GMT
VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
g. Not applicable
Comments: Voting in advance of the designated national election day is not permitted.
Source: Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 21:11:35 GMT
VO09 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes
Source: Article 41 Law No. 19.945
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:53:59 GMT
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes, the maximum capacity is: 450 (+59)
Comments: The maximum number of voters per polling station is 450, gathered alphabetically by sex. But if finished the gatering there are left less than 60, they will be included in the polling station determinated by the judge.
Source: Article 41 Law No. 10.945.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:58:58 GMT
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
g. Other
Comments: By putting a ballot in an envelope.
Source: Article 94 Law No.19.945.
Last updated: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 21:15:38 GMT
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
a. The smallest polling station: 3
b. The largest polling station: 3
Comments: Polling stations are integrated by three members, a president and two substitutes.
Source: Article 72 Law No. 19.945
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 14:02:33 GMT
VO13 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the presiding polling officer for the most recent national elections?
a. hours: 2/3 hours
Comments: It varies according to the geographical zone and the electoral body who gives the course. Approximately 2 or 3 hours.
Source: Dr. Felipe González Roura, Secretario de Actuación Judicial, Wxma. Cámara Nacional Electoral.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 12:14:42 GMT
VO14 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the other polling officials for the most recent national elections?
a. hours: 2/3 hours
Comments: It varies according to the geographical zone and the electoral body who gives the course. Approximately 2 or 3 hours.
Source: Dr. Felipe González Roura, Secretario de Actuación Judicial, Wxma. Cámara Nacional Electoral.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 14:04:53 GMT
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Source: Article 1 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 21:27:24 GMT
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
d. Naturalization
Comments: Are national voters the citizens of both sexes, natives, by option or naturalized, since 18 years old, that dont«t have any legal disqualifications.
Source: Article 1 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 18:48:19 GMT
VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
a. Criminal Incarceration
b. Previous Conviction
c. Detention
d. Mental disability
h. Other
Comments: Also deaf-mutes who cannot give to understand in writing, and any other legal or regulation disqualifications.
Source: Article 3 Law No. 19.945
Last updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 18:52:15 GMT
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: National Electoral Register is organized by the Electoral National Chamber.
Source: Articles 4 Law No. 19.108 and 17 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 21:31:38 GMT
VR05 What is the registration method for national elections?
a. National citizens register
Comments: It is an automatic voters registration.
Source: Chapter II Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 21:34:44 GMT
VR06 How frequently is the voters register updated?
a. Continuously
Comments: It is organized and maintained up to date permanently.
Source: Article 15 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 21:38:00 GMT
VR07 What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
e. Appearance by voter at registration office
j. Other
Comments: Communications fron the People`s National register about the extention of new copies of civic documents, domicily changes and deceases, and the communications of disqualifications and exclusions from the prosecution judge.
Source: Articles 21 and 22 Law No. 19.945.
Last updated: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 14:21:18 GMT
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