Algeria
- 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: Constitution Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 23:09:55 UTC
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
e. Not applicable
Source: Constitution Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 23:10:35 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
g. Other
Source: Constitution Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 23:11:27 UTC
BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
a. Total population
Source: Constitution Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 23:11:49 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Riva Matar
b. Job Title: Researcher
c. Organisation: ANND
d. Contact Address. Ashrafieh Beirut - Lebanon
e. Telephone: 03/ 48 47 78
g. Email: rivamatar@hotmail.com
Last updated: 2005-04-29 16:52:10 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:
a. Mandatory referendum
b. Optional referendum
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law and Articles 7, and 77, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 16:54:37 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law and Articles 7, and 77, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:05:51 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law and Articles 7, and 77, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:07:26 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:07:48 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:08:13 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:09:06 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.
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law and Articles 7, and 77, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:10:34 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.
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law and Articles 7, and 77, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:11:11 UTC
DD100 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:56:40 UTC
DD101 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
f. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:57:09 UTC
DD103 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
d. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:58:18 UTC
DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
d. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:58:47 UTC
DD105 Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
e. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:59:30 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
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 19:00:24 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?
g. Not applicable
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 19:00:54 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
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 19:01:23 UTC
DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
i. Not applicable
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 19:02:15 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.
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:11:48 UTC
DD110 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
i. Not applicable
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 19:02:35 UTC
DD111 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
i. Not applicable
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 19:03:08 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
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 19:03:35 UTC
DD113 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
h. Not applicable
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 19:03:58 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
c. Not applicable
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 19:07:09 UTC
DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
c. Not applicable
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-05-01 18:35:25 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-05-01 18:35:55 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
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-05-01 18:44:37 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
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-05-01 18:44:59 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: 2005-04-29 17:12:14 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
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-05-01 18:45:19 UTC
DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-05-01 18:45:52 UTC
DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-05-01 18:46:23 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-05-01 18:48:13 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
a. Not apllicable
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-05-01 18:48:59 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
a. Not apllicable
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-05-01 18:50:00 UTC
DD127 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-01 18:51:37 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 1997
b. Optional referendum 1997
Source: Article 1, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:13:07 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 1997
b. Optional referendum 1997
Source: Article 1, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:13:45 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
e. Other (specify who)
Comments: Governmental Election Commission
Source: Article 165, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:14:34 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
a. Yes
Source: Article 165, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:15:14 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:16:28 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:16:47 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:17:05 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:17:41 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:18:18 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:19:11 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:19:40 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:20:06 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:20:31 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:21:25 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
k. None
Comments: Not mentioned
Source: Article 7, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:22:18 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
k. None
Comments: Not mentioned
Source: Article 7, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:23:26 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
k. None
Comments: Not mentioned
Source: Article 7, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:24:19 UTC
DD30 Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
e. None
Comments: Not mentioned
Source: Article 7, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:24:53 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
c. President
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:25:36 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
d. Legislature
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:26:29 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
d. Legislature
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:26:53 UTC
DD34 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
f. Not applicable
Comments: Not mentioned
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:28:13 UTC
DD35 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
f. Not applicable
Comments: Not mentioned
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:29:24 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
c. President
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:30:43 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
c. President
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:31:12 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum X
Source: Articles 169 to 171, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:32:26 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum X
Source: Articles 169 to 171, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:33:04 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
a. Simple majority (>50%)
Source: Articles 169 to 171, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:34:00 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
a. Simple majority (>50%)
Source: Articles 169 to 171, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:34:59 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
a. Always
Source: Article 175, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:36:34 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
a. Always
Source: Article 175, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:37:17 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:37:58 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:38:16 UTC
DD47 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
k. None
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:38:47 UTC
DD48 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
k. None
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:39:13 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:39:36 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:40:00 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:41:14 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:41:30 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
h. Not applicable
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:41:54 UTC
DD55 Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
e. None
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:42:11 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:42:29 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
f. Not applicable
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:43:55 UTC
DD59 Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens’ initiative?
g. Not applicable
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:44:20 UTC
DD61 What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
e. Not applicable
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:45:59 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
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:46:21 UTC
DD63 Who decides the final ballot text?
f. Not applicable
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:46:44 UTC
DD64 Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
d. Not applicable
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:47:08 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
k. Not applicable
Comments: Only the King appoints and dismisses
Source: Article 78, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:48:22 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
Comments: Not applicable, Only the King appoints and dismisses
Source: Article 78, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:50:05 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
d. Not applicable
Comments: Only the King appoints and dismisses
Source: Article 78, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 17:50:58 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
c. Not applicable
Comments: Only the King appoints and dismisses
Source: Article 78, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:29:37 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?
a. Not applicable
Comments: Only the King appoints and dismisses
Source: Article 78, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:32:46 UTC
DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
c. Not applicable
Comments: Only the King appoints and dismisses
Source: Article 78, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:33:30 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
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:34:52 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
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:36:14 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
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:36:48 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.
e. Not applicable X
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:37:37 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
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:38:26 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
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:39:02 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
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:39:32 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
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:40:22 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
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:40:57 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
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:41:31 UTC
DD82 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:42:10 UTC
DD83 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
e. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:42:42 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
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:43:18 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
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:44:30 UTC
DD87 Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:45:26 UTC
DD88 Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:46:05 UTC
DD89 Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:46:45 UTC
DD90 Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:47:30 UTC
DD91 Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
g. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:48:49 UTC
DD92 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:50:23 UTC
DD93 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:51:55 UTC
DD94 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:53:08 UTC
DD95 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
e. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:53:44 UTC
DD96 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:54:13 UTC
DD97 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
f. Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-04-29 18:54:51 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Ministry of Interior
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Minister of Interior
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Arabic
Source: Electoral Law
Last updated: 2004-07-21 10:57:46 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
Source: Electoral Law
Last updated: 2004-07-21 10:58:31 UTC
EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:
d. A national government department
Comments: d.) Ministry of Interior
Source: www.pogar.org
Last updated: 2004-07-21 10:59:26 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
c. The legislature
Source: Constitution
Last updated: 2004-07-21 10:59:58 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
g. Other
Comments: g.) The EMB itself
Source: Constitution
Last updated: 2004-07-21 11:01:01 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
a. For the election period only
Source: Electoral Law
Last updated: 2004-07-21 11:01:24 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
c. Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The president of Algeria is elected by popular vote for 5 year term. In the event that no candidate gains an absolute majority in the first round of voting, a run off election between the candidates with the 2 greatest vote shares takes place.
Source: Constitution Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:00:33 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
f. Other
Comments: The head of state appoints and dismiss the head of government.
Source: Constitution Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:03:51 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Source: www.pogar.org Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:05:35 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
b. Two chambers
Comments: Algeria has a bicameral parliament; composed of National people's Assembly ( Al-Majlis Al Chaabi Al- Watani), and the Council of the Nation ( Majlis El Oumma).
Source: Constitution Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:22:30 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
g. List Proportional Representation
Comments: Assembly members are elected for five year terms.
Source: Electoral Law, art 101. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:23:10 UTC
ES06 What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
l. Other
Comments: The members of the Council serve for six-year terms. The President of the Republic appoints one-third of them from qualified persons in scientific, cultural, professional, economic and social fields. The people's communal assemblies and the people's Wilaya assembly choose the remaining 96 members. Half of the members of the Council, except for its president, are renewed every three years.
Source: Electoral Law, art. 122-123. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-06-07 13:43:03 UTC
ES07 If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
h. Not applicable
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:25:49 UTC
ES08 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
c. Regional/provincial level
Source: Electoral Law, art. 123 Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:26:25 UTC
ES09 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
c. Regional or provincial level
Source: Electoral Law, art. 123 Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:27:20 UTC
ES10 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
a. Yes
Source: www.pogar.org Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:38:23 UTC
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
d. Other- proportion of total seats (%) X
Comments: Chamber 1 consists of 380 member. 372 are elected from party lists by proportional representation for parties receiving over 5% of the vote. 8 of the 380 seats are reserved for Algerians living abroad.
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:38:54 UTC
ES12 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
b. No
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:39:26 UTC
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: The Council of the Nation is composed of 144 members, whose term are for 6 years. Of these: 96 are elected indirectly by members of the Wilaya assemblies. The president appoints the remaining 48 members. 1\3 of the members stand for re-election every three years.
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:39:56 UTC
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: b.) 5%
Source: Electoral Law, art. 102 Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:40:30 UTC
ES15 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:41:01 UTC
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
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:41:32 UTC
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
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:42:01 UTC
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: a.) Every 5 years
Source: Electoral Law, art. 75 Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:42:34 UTC
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: The members of the Council serve for 6 year terms. 1\2 of the members of the Council, except for its president are renewed every 3 years.
Source: Electoral Law, art. 122 Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:45:45 UTC
ES20 Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
a. Voting takes place on one day
Comments: The elections take place in one day. The Minister of Interior have the right to extend this period.
Source: Electoral Law, art. 34 Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 22:47:25 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
b. Separate legislation
Source: www.pogar.org Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-11-17 13:48:09 UTC
LF02 What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
a. January 2000 or later
Source: www.pogar.org Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-11-17 13:48:09 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-11-17 13:48:09 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: Electoral Law; International IDEA Voter Turnout Website (http://www.idea.int/vt/)
Last updated: 2006-11-17 13:48:09 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?
a. National elections are not held on the same day as regional or local elections
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 23:04:50 UTC
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?
a. Presidential elections are not held on the same day as national legislative elections
Source: Electoral Law
Last updated: 2004-07-21 09:19:10 UTC
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
d. Other
Comments: Constitutional Council The constitutional council is composed of 9 members: 3 members including the council president are named by the republic president. 2 members named by the National People's Assembly, 2 members named by the Council of the Nation , 1 named by المحكمة العليا and 1 named by governmental council.
Source: Constitution, art. 164 Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-11-17 13:48:09 UTC
LF08 If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
h. Not applicable
Source: Constitution, art. 164 Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-11-17 13:48:09 UTC
LF09 Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
a. Candidates
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-11-17 13:48:09 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Riva Matar
b. Job Title: Researcher
c. Organisation: ANND
d. Contact Address: Ashrafieh Beirut - Lebanon
e. Telephone: 03/ 48 47 78
g. Email: rivamatar@hotmail.com
Last updated: 2006-04-03 17:05:54 UTC
ME02 Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
Source: http://www.internews.org/arab_media_research/algeria.pdf
Last updated: 2005-05-07 18:22:43 UTC
ME03 Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
a. Publicly owned
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
Source: http://www.internews.org/arab_media_research/algeria.pdf
Last updated: 2005-05-07 18:23:29 UTC
ME04 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers are present at a national level in your country?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
d. Owned by political parties
Source: http://www.internews.org/arab_media_research/algeria.pdf
Last updated: 2005-05-07 18:23:57 UTC
ME05 Which of the following do you believe best describes the print media situation at the national level in your country?
c. Competition exists between government newspaper and at least one private newspaper
Source: http://www.internews.org/arab_media_research/algeria.pdf
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:01:27 UTC
ME06 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private radio stations?
c. Less than 30%
Comments: The government has maintained its monopoly over national TV and radio broadcasting. The information code was amended in 1998 to allow for private broadcasting but no licenses have yet been granted.
Source: http://www.internews.org/arab_media_research/algeria.pdf
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:26:02 UTC
ME08 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private television stations?
c. Less than 30%
Comments: The enormous popularity of satellite television and radio from abroad and the Algerian national televisions loss of viewers is forcing the government to take its first steps towards allowing private broadcasters to become involved in these segments of the media as well.
Source: http://www.internews.org/arab_media_research/algeria.pdf
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:19:38 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
a. a
Comments: Chapter 8 Special Provisions of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73.
Source: Chapter 8 Special Provisions, Articles 68 to 70 of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:28:45 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)
Comments: Chapter 6 Assignment of right, Part 4 Broadcasting a work, of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73
Source: Chapter 6 Assignment of right, Part 4 Broadcasting a work, Articles 57 to 59 of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73.
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:30:08 UTC
ME14 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
a. Over 60%
Comments: It is estimated that more than 60% of Algerian households have access to European and other Arab channels via the widely available satellite dishes
Source: http://www.internews.org/arab_media_research/algeria.pdf
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:18:52 UTC
ME15 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the national level programming of the public radio stations?
d. Not applicable: no public radio stations exist
Source: http://www.internews.org/arab_media_research/algeria.pdf
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:25:12 UTC
ME17 In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
e. Print media
Comments: e. not lately Although Algeria's private press is among the most vibrant in the region, press freedom here suffered alarming setbacks in 2003. As pre-election tension rose, the government imposed new constraints on freedom of expression and began a campaign of intimidation, legal harassment, and financial pressure on the independent media. In August 2003, six independent newspapers were suspended (Le Matin, Le Soir d'Algerie, Liberte, L'Expression, El Khabar, and Er-rai), and their journalists, editors, and publishers arrested on charges of defamation. However, by the end of the year all had been released from jail without charge. Although a 1998 amendment to the information code provides for private broadcast ownership, the Algerian government maintains total control over national television and radio.
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:08:31 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
a. a
Comments: Chapter 6 Assignment of right, Part 4 Broadcasting a work, of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73
Source: Chapter 6 Assignment of right, Part 4 Broadcasting a work, Articles 57 to 59 of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73.
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:29:33 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Comments: Chapter 6 Assignment of right, Part 4 Broadcasting a work, of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73.
Source: Chapter 6 Assignment of right, Part 4 Broadcasting a work, Articles 57 to 59 of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73.
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:30:48 UTC
ME20 Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
a. Government
Comments: The Ministry of Information and Culture
Source: Chapters 9&10 of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:31:24 UTC
ME21 Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
e. Government departments
Comments: The Ministry of Information and Culture
Source: Chapters 9&10 of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73.
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:32:24 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
a. a
Comments: The State of Emergency Law (in effect since 1992) and the restrictive 2001 penal code amendments undermine constitutional provisions for freedom of speech and give the government authority to impose harsh fines and jail sentences for cases in which journalists "defame, insult or injure" government officials or institutions. In August 2003, six independent newspapers were suspended (Le Matin, Le Soir d'Algerie, Liberte, L'Expression, El Khabar, and Er-rai), and their journalists, editors, and publishers arrested on charges of defamation. However, by the end of the year all had been released from jail without charge. Notably, for the first time in years, the independent press reported on formerly taboo topics such as government wiretaps, corruption, and human rights violations in Kabylie. However, coverage of these and other controversial issues-Islam, the courts, and the military-is still minimal due to journalists' limited access to information and broad-scale self-censorship.
Source: http://www.worldaudit.org/presstext.htm
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:08:31 UTC
ME24 What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
a. Law
Comments: Order No. 14-73
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/MediaLaw.asp?UILang=1&CID=25545#c1
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:38:32 UTC
ME25 Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
c. Government
Comments: The Ministry of Information and Culture.
Source: Chapters 9&10 of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73 and the Algerian Election Law.
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:39:47 UTC
ME26 What form does the responsibility, if any, of the EMB to regulate media coverage of elections take?
a. Placing limits on what the media may report about an election
b. Requiring balance in media news coverage of an election
c. Placing limits on when the media may report about an election
Comments: The Ministry of Information and Culture
Source: Chapters 9 & 10 of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73 and the Algerian Election Law.
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:08:31 UTC
ME27 Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
b. No
Comments: The Ministry of Information and Culture
Source: Chapters 9&10 of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73 and the Algerian Election Law.
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:41:53 UTC
ME28 What form does the authority, if any, of the EMB to enforce remedies or sanctions against the media in case of breach of the rules on media coverage of elections take
a. Enforcement of a right of reply, correction or retraction
b. Administrative penalty
Comments: All Algerian media are governed by the Information code (Law No. 90-97, also known as the Information Law) and the various decrees promulgated since the Codes initial enactment on April 3, 1990. The media are also governed by those articles in the Penal Code that set out the penalties for subversive acts and for defamation. Both the Information Code and the Penal Code Articles were last amended in 2001.
Source: Algerian Information and Penal Code
Last updated: 2006-04-03 17:05:54 UTC
ME29 Do political parties or candidates have a right to have their replies to inaccurate or misleading media coverage published promptly and free of charge?
a. Yes
Source: Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73 and the Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:43:55 UTC
ME30 What is the legal liability of the media if they report unlawful statements by candidates during election campaigns (e.g. defamatory or inflammatory speeches)?
b. Administrative sanction
Comments: All Algerian media are governed by the Information code (Law No. 90-97, also known as the Information Law) and the various decrees promulgated since the Codes initial enactment on April 3, 1990. The media are also governed by those articles in the Penal Code that set out the penalties for subversive acts and for defamation. Both the Information Code and the Penal Code Articles were last amended in 2001.
Source: Algerian Information and Penal Code
Last updated: 2006-04-03 17:05:54 UTC
ME31 Have the media or journalists' organisations adopted a code of ethics specific to elections?
Please send us a copy.
b. No
Comments: Yes, there is a code of ethics but general not related to elections directly.
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/codeethics.asp?UILang=1&CId=158544&CIdLang=1 Code Of Ethics: National Union of Journalists Charter of Personal and Professional Ethics (Adopted by a conference of Algerian journalists and the National Union of Journalists (SNJ), in Algiers on 13 April, 2000).
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:08:31 UTC
ME33 Which body, if any, is responsible for regulating free or paid access of political parties or candidates to the media during election campaigns.
b. Other (specify)
Comments: It is covered by the political parties, a probable help from the government, or the candidates salary.
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 190 from the Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:47:28 UTC
ME34 Which of the following types of radio stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
e. None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space to political parties for national election campaigns
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law.
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:51:36 UTC
ME35 Which of the following types of television stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
e. None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space to political parties for national election campaigns
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law.
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:51:40 UTC
ME36 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide political parties with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
e. None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space to political parties for national election campaigns
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law.
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:51:44 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
h. Not applicable
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:54:30 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) 1,549.28 EUROS/CANDIDATE
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Article 189 from the Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:55:57 UTC
ME39 Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
e. None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space for individual candidates during national election campaigns.
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:59:16 UTC
ME40 Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
e. None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space for individual candidates during national election campaigns.
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:58:43 UTC
ME41 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspaper provide individual candidates (legislative) with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
e. None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space for individual candidates during national election campaigns.
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-07 19:58:48 UTC
ME42 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
h. Not applicable
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:00:26 UTC
ME43 Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
e. None
Comments: No media provide paid broadcast time or printed advertisement space for individual legislative candidates during national election campaigns.
Source: Part 4, Section 1, Articles 172 to 182 from the Algerian Election Law.
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:03:10 UTC
ME44 Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
e. None
Comments: No media provide paid broadcast time or printed advertisement space for individual legislative candidates during national election campaigns.
Source: Part 4, Section 1, Articles 172 to 182 from the Algerian Election Law.
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:03:14 UTC
ME45 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide individual candidates (legislative) with printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
e. None
Comments: No media provide paid broadcast time or printed advertisement space for individual legislative candidates during national election campaigns.
Source: Part 4, Section 1, Articles 172 to 182 from the Algerian Election Law.
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:03:18 UTC
ME46 What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
i. Not applicable
Source: Part 4, Sections 1 & 2, Articles 172 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:03:55 UTC
ME47 Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
e. None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space for presidential candidates.
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law.
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:05:31 UTC
ME48 Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
e. None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space for presidential candidates.
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law.
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:05:34 UTC
ME49 Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
e. None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space for presidential candidates.
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law.
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:05:38 UTC
ME50 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
h. Not applicable
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:06:25 UTC
ME51 Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
e. None
Comments: No media provide paid broadcast time or printed advertisement space for presidential candidates.
Source: Part 4, Section 1, Articles 172 to 182 from the Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:09:00 UTC
ME52 Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast for national election campaigns?
e. None
Comments: No media provide paid broadcast time or printed advertisement space for presidential candidates.
Source: Part 4, Section 1, Articles 172 to 182 from the Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:09:04 UTC
ME53 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
e. None
Comments: No media provide paid broadcast time or printed advertisement space for presidential candidates.
Source: Part 4, Section 1, Articles 172 to 182 from the Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:09:08 UTC
ME54 What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
a. Equal regardless of size and previous performance of candidateâs party
Source: Part 4, Sections 1 & 2, Articles 172 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:10:18 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
a. ... (euros) 1st round: 154,949.93 EURO, 2nd round: 206,602.72 EURO (euros)
Source: Part 4, Sections 2, Article 187 from the Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:11:37 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
a. ....... The Algerian Election Law
Source: Part 4, Sections 2, Article 183 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law.
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:12:22 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
a. ......... not mentioned
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:13:05 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
b. None NA
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law.
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:13:57 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
c. No
Comments: Parliamentary debates are televised live but not between candidates themselves. They are held each candidate alone.
Source: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2000/nea/index.cfm?docid=644
Last updated: 2006-04-03 17:05:54 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
a. ......... N
Comments: Parliamentary debates are televised live but not between candidates themselves. They are held each candidate alone-
Source: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2000/nea/index.cfm?docid=644
Last updated: 2006-04-03 17:05:54 UTC
ME61 Which of the following information in reporting the results of opinion polls are required to be disclosed by law?
a. Person or agency that commissioned the opinion poll
b. Geographical coverage
c. Characteristics of the sample
d. Size of the sample
Source: http://www.arabo.com/links/,197,211,202,221,202,199,193,199,202/,200,225,199,207/,199,225,204,210,199,198,209/
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:17:16 UTC
ME62 What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
g. Not applicable
Comments: Data is collected and posted on the internet
Source: http://www.arabo.com/links/,197,211,202,221,202,199,193,199,202/,200,225,199,207/,199,225,204,210,199,198,209/
Last updated: 2005-05-07 20:18:09 UTC
ME63 Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
d. No exit polls conducted to date
Comments: No exit polls were mentioned
Source: http://www.arabo.com/links/,197,211,202,221,202,199,193,199,202/,200,225,199,207/,199,225,204,210,199,198,209/
Last updated: 2005-05-08 16:52:48 UTC
ME64 If exit polls are permitted, when can the results be disseminated via the media?
e. Not applicable
Comments: No exit polls were mentioned
Source: http://www.arabo.com/links/,197,211,202,221,202,199,193,199,202/,200,225,199,207/,199,225,204,210,199,198,209/
Last updated: 2005-05-08 16:53:48 UTC
ME65 When are the media, by law, allowed to report preliminary election results?
c. After all polls close, after official results are available
Source: Articles 117 and 167 of the Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-08 16:55:02 UTC
ME66 Are the media allowed to project/predict winners before the final results are available?
b. No
Source: The Algerian Election Law.
Last updated: 2005-05-08 16:55:44 UTC
ME67 What resources does the EMB have for its work with the media?
e. Other (specify)
Comments: none
Source: The Algerian Election Law.
Last updated: 2005-05-08 16:56:28 UTC
ME69 Which of the following has the EMB produced or organised?
f. None of the above
Source: Section 4, Part 1, Articles 172 to 183 of The Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2006-04-03 17:06:34 UTC
ME70 Has the EMB provided or facilitated training for journalists in how the electoral process works?
b. No
Source: The Algerian Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-08 16:58:43 UTC
ME74 Which of the following types of radio stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
Comments: None because it is for free
Source: Section 4, Part 1, Articles 172 to 183 of The Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2005-05-08 17:01:55 UTC
ME75 Which of the following types of television stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
Comments: None, because it is for free.
Source: Section 4, Part 1, Articles 172 to 183 of The Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2006-04-03 17:05:54 UTC
ME76 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide paid broadcast time or print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
d. Owned by political parties
Comments: None, because it is for free.
Source: Section 4, Part 1, Articles 172 to 183 of The Algerian Election Law
Last updated: 2006-04-03 17:05:54 UTC
ME77 What steps does the EMB take to make sure that it is communicating its message to the media?
d. It monitors the media coverage of its own activities.
Source: The information Code, 1998
Last updated: 2005-05-08 17:04:29 UTC
ME78 Which of the following do you judge to be significant barriers to the EMB in communicating its message to the media?
d. Other
Comments: None, because it is well monitored.
Source: The Information Code, 1998.
Last updated: 2006-04-03 17:05:54 UTC
ME79 Overall, how effective do you judge the EMB’s ability to communicate through the media during election campaigns to be?
c. Not very effective
Comments: Because it is not very democratic, there is always monitoring by the government.
Source: The Information Code, 1998
Last updated: 2005-05-08 17:06:14 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) Signature approval of the department responsible of political parties in the Ministry of Interior.
Source: Electoral Law
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
a. Signature requirement (specify requirement)
Comments: a) Signature approval of the department responsible of political parties in the Ministry of Interior.
Source: Electoral Law
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
j. Other
Comments: a.) 28 years old j.) Full political and civil rights
Source: Electoral Law, art. 107 Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
j. Other
Comments: a.) 40 years old j.) Full politcal and civil rights
Source: Electoral Law, art. 128 and 129. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
j. Other
Comments: j.) Religion, full political and civil rights. Participation in the November 1954 revolution.
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC06 What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
b. Detention
c. Criminal record
i. Unpaid debt
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
b. Detention
c. Criminal record
i. Unpaid debt
l. Multiple Citizenship
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC09 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
c. Indirect
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC13 If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
a. As related to the election period only
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
a. Free media access
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC16 If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
b. Election campaign activities
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
b. No
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC18 If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
d. Not Applicable
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
PC19 Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
c. Prohibition on party funding from foreign sources
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:04:46 UTC
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)
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:06:58 UTC
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)
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:06:58 UTC
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)
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:06:58 UTC
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:06:58 UTC
VC05 What procedures are used in the initial count?
b. Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box
e. Number of ballots reconciled against ballots initially received (minus spoilt and unused)
l. Counted by hand
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:06:58 UTC
VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
e. National level
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:06:58 UTC
VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?
d. National level
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:06:58 UTC
VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
a. Physically transported
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:06:58 UTC
VC09 If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
g. Ballot boxes
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:06:58 UTC
VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
d. Transported in boxes sealed with numbered seals
h. Accompanied by police or other security personnel
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:06:58 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
b. Always recounted
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:06:58 UTC
VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
c. Legislative formula or regulation
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:06:58 UTC
VC13 If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
g. Not applicable
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:06:58 UTC
VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?
a. National Election Management body
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:06:58 UTC
VC15 Are preliminary results announced?
a. Yes
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:06:58 UTC
Voter Education
VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
h. Political parties/ candidates
i. Media
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 23:14:00 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 23:14:27 UTC
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
a. No
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 23:14:57 UTC
VE04 What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
a. Poster/ Billboard campaigns
b. Media advertisement
e. Public meetings
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 23:15:30 UTC
Voting Operations
VO02 Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
b. No
Comments: The rules and regulations are found in the Electoral Law.
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:01:51 UTC
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:01:51 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
b. Citizens residing outside the country
e. Students
f. Diplomatic staff
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:01:51 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
a. Embassies
b. Consulates
Source: Algeria electoral Law, art. 64 Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:01:51 UTC
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
a. No
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:01:51 UTC
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
f. Not applicable
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:01:51 UTC
VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
g. Not applicable
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:01:51 UTC
VO09 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
b. No
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:01:51 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
b. No X
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:01:51 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
g. Other
Comments: c.) By putting a ballot in an envelope.
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:01:51 UTC
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
a. The smallest polling station: 5
b. The largest polling station: 5
Comments: A president, vice-president, writer, and 2 assistants.
Source: Electoral Law, art. 40 Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:01:51 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Source: Electoral Law, art. 5 Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 23:16:56 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
c. Citizenship of Parents
d. Naturalization
e. Other
Comments: Full political and citizen rights.
Source: Electoral Law, art. 6 and 7 Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 23:17:15 UTC
VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
a. Criminal Incarceration
b. Previous Conviction
c. Detention
h. Other
Source: Electoral Law, art. 6 and 7 Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 23:17:39 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
e. Other
Source: Electoral Law, art. 19 Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 23:18:43 UTC
VR05 What is the registration method for national elections?
b. Voters register
Source: Electoral Law Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 23:19:06 UTC
VR06 How frequently is the voters register updated?
c. Periodically (or before each election)
Source: Electoral Law, art. 16 Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-03-26 23:19:59 UTC
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