Forgot your password?
Israel
- 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?
c. Not applicable
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:24:36 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
h. Not applicable
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:24:36 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef
b. Job Title: Manager of Parliamentary Affairs in the Knesset Research and Information Center
c. Organisation: Knesset
g. Email: [email protected]
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 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:
f. None
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD08 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD09 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD10 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD100 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD101 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD102 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD103 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD105 Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD106 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 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
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD108 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
i. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 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: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD110 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
i. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD111 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
i. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD112 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
h. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 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
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD114 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
h. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD118 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD119 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 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: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD120 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
b. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
f. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
f. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD30 Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:39:51 UTC
DD34 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD35 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
d. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
d. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD42 In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election?
Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
h. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 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: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 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: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 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: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 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: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD51 What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
h. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 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: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD57 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
f. Other (specify)
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 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: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD60 At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD61 What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 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: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD64 Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
k. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD66 What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
b. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD70 If a separate ballot to replace an individual who has been recalled takes place, how soon after the recall ballot is it held?
b. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD72 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD73 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD74 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a citizens' initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 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
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD76 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD77 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD78 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD79 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD80 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD81 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD82 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD83 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD84 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a recall?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD85 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD86 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD87 Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD88 Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD89 Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD90 Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD91 Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD92 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD93 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD94 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD95 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD96 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
DD97 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2006-12-25 13:44:31 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution The Central Elections Committee
b. Full Address The Knesset, Jerusalem 91950
c. Telephone 972-2-6753407
d. Facsimile 972-2-5669855
e. Email orlia@knesset gov.il
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Supreme Court Justice Eliezer Rivlin
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Hebrew
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:14:19 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:14:19 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
g. Other
Comments: g) The Central Elections Committee proposes a budget, which is approved by the Knesset Finance Committee.
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:14:19 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
g. Other
Comments: g) The State Controller, if he so wishes.
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:14:19 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
d. Other
Comments: d) The Committee is appointed within 60 days after the convening of a new Knesset, and it serves until the next Committee is appointed.
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:14:19 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: 2007-01-22 13:14:19 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: 2007-01-22 13:14:19 UTC
Electoral Systems
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
b. Separate legislation
d. Regulations or administrative rules
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:11:02 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:11:02 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: 2006-11-21 19:31:32 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
f. Other
Comments: f) Party lists that include at least one registered party registered with the Central Elections Committee
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:37:42 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: Unicameral parliamentary system
Source: IPU Parline Database: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2155.htm
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:37:42 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
j. Other
Comments: a) 21 years. b) citizen of Israel, and not a citizen of another State, unless he/she cannot dispose of previous citizenship. j) Qualified voters
Source: IPU Parline Database: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2155.htm
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:37:42 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Comments: Unicameral parliamentary system
Source: IPU Parline Database: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2155.htm
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:37:42 UTC
PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
k. Not applicable
Comments: The Knesset elects the President.
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:37:42 UTC
PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
o. Not applicable
Comments: The Knesset elects the President.
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:37:42 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
a. Neither in presidential nor legislative elections
Comments: The Knesset elects the President. Only lists that include at least one party can run in elections. There is also a 2% qualifying threshold, so a single member has no chance of being elected in the Israeli system of proportional representation.
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:37:42 UTC
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:37:42 UTC
PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
e. Not Applicable
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:37:42 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
c. Indirect
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2006-11-15 13:01:20 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
c. Based on current legislative representation
e. Other
Comments: e) New parties get an advance on the basis of what they would get if they had a single member in the outgoing Knesset. It this is not achieved, the funding has to be paid back. c) and e) applies only to the direct public funding.
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:37:42 UTC
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
a. Yes
Comments: There are strict rules on funding of political parties however.
Source: International IDEA Political Finance Database: http://www.idea.int/parties/finance/db/country_print.cfm?CountryCode=IL; Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:37:42 UTC
Vote Counting
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:39:43 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
a. Never recounted
Comments: There can be a rereading of the reports prepared by the ballot committee, or new elections at a certain ballot, but no recounting of ballots.
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:39:43 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
Comments: a) The administration of the Central Elections Committee
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:27:48 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:27:48 UTC
Voting Operations
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:29:48 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
d. Members of the armed forces
f. Diplomatic staff
g. Other
Comments: g) Merchant navy crews.
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:29:48 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
a. Embassies
b. Consulates
f. Other
Comments: f) Merchant navy ships; Military camps.
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:29:48 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:29:48 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:29:48 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Comments: 18 years
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:26:31 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:26:31 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
a. Central Government Department (specify)
Comments: a) Ministry of the Interior
Source: Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Last updated: 2007-01-22 13:26:31 UTC
May 20, 2008 08:19 AM
