Andorra
- 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
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:05:31 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
h. Not applicable
Comments: existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:05:31 UTC
Direct Democracy
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:
a. Mandatory referendum
b. Optional referendum
Comments: C:III:45 (The Coprínceps) "The Coprínceps, with the countersignature of the Cap de Govern, or when appropriate, of the Síndic General, as politically responsible: [...] b) Call for a referendum in accordance with articles 76 and 106 of the Constitution." C:V:76 "The Cap de Govern, with the approval of the majority of the Consell General, may request the Coprínceps to call a referendum about political matters." C:IX:106 "The revision of the Constitution shall require the approval of the Consell General by a majority of two-thirds of the members of the Chamber. Immediately after its approval the proposal shall be submitted to ratification in a referendum."
Source: The Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Article 45, 76 and 106
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Comments: C:IX:106 "The revision of the Constitution shall require the approval of the Consell General by a majority of two-thirds of the members of the Chamber. Immediately after its approval the proposal shall be submitted to ratification in a referendum."
Source: The Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Article 106
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:45:04 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Comments: C:V:76 "The Cap de Govern, with the approval of the majority of the Consell General, may request the Coprínceps to call a referendum about political matters."
Source: The Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Article 76
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:45:48 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:46:35 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:56:13 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:08:03 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:55:33 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:55:33 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:55:33 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:55:33 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:55:33 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:55:33 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:55:33 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:55:33 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:55:33 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:55:33 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
Comments: C:IX:106 "The revision of the Constitution shall require the approval of the Consell General by a majority of two-thirds of the members of the Chamber. Immediately after its approval the proposal shall be submitted to ratification in a referendum."
Source: The Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Article 106
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:54:28 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
b. Adoption of international treaties
c. Transfer of authority to international bodies
d. National sovereignty, national self-determination
e. Conflict between constitutional organs
f. Devolution
g. Civil service
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
i. Other public policy issues
Comments: C:V:76 "The Cap de Govern, with the approval of the majority of the Consell General, may request the Coprínceps to call a referendum about political matters."
Source: The Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Article 76
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:54:28 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
k. None
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:08:03 UTC
DD30 Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:08:03 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
a. Government
d. Legislative majority
f. Other (specify)
Comments: a) The Head of Government (the "Cap de Govern") d) The "Síndic General" f) The Co-Princes (the "Coprínceps") C:III:45 "The Coprínceps, with the countersignature of the Cap de Govern, or when appropriate, of the Síndic General, as politically responsible: [...] b) Call for a referendum in accordance with articles 76 and 106 of the Constitution."
Source: The Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Article 45
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
b. Under certain circumstances (specify below)
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:48:12 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
b. Under certain circumstances (specify below)
Last updated: 2006-10-26 13:48:12 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: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 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: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 UTC
DD48 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
h. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 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: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 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: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 UTC
DD60 At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 UTC
DD61 What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 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: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 UTC
DD64 Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
k. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-10-26 14:10:51 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Junta Electoral
b. Full Address Carrer de la Vall s/n, Andorra la Vella, Principat d'Andorra
c. Telephone 00 376 877 877
d. Facsimile 00 376 861 234
f. Website Address www.consellgeneral.ad
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President David Moinat
h. Information Officer Valenti Marti
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Catalan
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:04:02 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
c. Local level
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:04:02 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
d. A national government department
g. Other
Comments: d) The government for the doministrative control g) The parliament with the Electoral Court
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:04:02 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
g. Other
Comments: g) The Electoral Court
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:04:02 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
b. For a term of _________ years
Comments: 4 years (same as legislature)
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:04:02 UTC
EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:04:02 UTC
EM09 What was the total number of registered voters or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters?
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:04:02 UTC
Electoral Systems
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
b. Separate legislation
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 09:56:09 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
c. Local elections
Comments: There are only national and local elections in Andorra.
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 09:56:09 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: International IDEA Voter Turnout Website (http://www.idea.int/vt/)
Last updated: 2006-11-17 14:04:34 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Valenti Marti
b. Job Title: Secretary General
c. Organisation: Consell General
d. Contact Address: Carrer de la Vall s/n, Andorra la Vella, Principat d'Andorra
g. Email: valenti_marti@parliament.ad
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:36:54 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:36:54 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: 2007-01-03 10:36:54 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: 2007-01-03 10:36:54 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:36:54 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:36:54 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
g. Other (specify)
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:36:54 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
b. The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising X
Comments: The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:36:54 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:36:54 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:36:54 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:36:54 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: 2007-01-03 10:36:54 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
a. Yes, in presidential elections
b. Yes, in legislative elections
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:36:54 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:36:54 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Signature requirement (specify requirement)
Comments: a) 10 signatures required
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra. http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2005.htm
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:37:43 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
a. Signature requirement (specify requirement)
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:34:07 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
c. Country of birth
f. Registration
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:34:07 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
c. Country of birth
f. Registration
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:34:07 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
f. Not applicable
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:34:07 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
c. Indirect
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:37:43 UTC
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
a. Free media access
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:37:43 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
e. Other
Comments: (e) Performance at current election. Applies only to the direct public funding.
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:34:07 UTC
Vote Counting
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:38:17 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
b. Always recounted
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:38:17 UTC
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
f. Local Governments
h. Political parties/ candidates
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:06:42 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:06:22 UTC
Voting Operations
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments: They can also go to a polling station site in the justice court to vote before the date of the election.
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:16:38 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
a. Outside the country voting is not permitted
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:16:38 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
g. Not applicable
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:16:38 UTC
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
b. Yes
Comments: They can vote in a polling station site in the justice court before the date of the election.
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:16:38 UTC
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
e. Other
Comments: They can vote in a polling station site in the justice court before the date of the election.
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:16:38 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:16:38 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Comments: The voters put a ballot paper into an envelope.
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:16:38 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Comments: 18 years
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:13:06 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
e. Other
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:13:06 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
a. Central Government Department (specify)
Comments: "a" and "c" are the correct answers.
Source: Valenti Marti, Secretary General, Consell General, Andorra
Last updated: 2007-01-03 10:13:06 UTC
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