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Legislative Framework

Bolivia Bolivia

LF001

Status of Electoral Law


PreguntaWhat is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Respuestas a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
d. Regulations or administrative rules
Respuestas The electoral law is part of Constitution and specific electoral laws such as the Electoral Regime Law and Plurinational Electoral Body Law.
Fuente Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", arts. 205-212: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019).
Verificado 2024/12/09
LF003

Electoral Law covers


PreguntaThe national electoral law covers:
Respuestas a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Otro
Respuestas Legislative elections (Senate and Chamber of Representatives), presidential elections, municipal elections, local elections, referenda, citizens' initiatives, recalls, agenda initiatives, departmental elections, regional elections, election of officers of the judiciary.
Fuente Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019)
Verificado 2024/12/09
LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting


PreguntaIs voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Respuestas b. Voting is compulsory and regulated in the electoral law
c. Voting is compulsory and regulated in the constitution
Respuestas The voting certificate is the only document that proves that an elector has complied with the obligation to vote. Without a voting certificate or proof of payment of the fine, within ninety (90) days following the election, voters shall not: a) Work as public officers. b) Perform banking transactions. c) Issue a passport.
Fuente Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", 26 (II-2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral— Ley 026-2010”, art. 43 (I.a), 154: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019)
Verificado 2024/12/09
LF007

Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)


PreguntaWhat are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Respuestas b. EMB
Respuestas The Supreme Electoral Court, the Departmental Electoral Court and the Electoral Juries are responsible about contentious electoral issues.
Fuente Electoral Law: “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”, art. 170: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019). EMB Law: "Ley del Órgano Electoral Plurinacional — Ley 018-2010", art. 39 (3 & 4), 54 (1 & 2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-018-2010-organo-electoral-plurinacional-vigente/ (2019).
Verificado 2024/12/09
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