Lao People's Democratic Republic
Description of Electoral System:
(courtesy of IFES election guide)
The President Gen. is elected by the National Assembly to serve a 5-year term. In the National Assembly 109 members are elected by popular vote to serve 5-year terms.
Electoral Systems Snapshot
(Courtesy of International IDEA)
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| Electoral System for National Legislature | BV |
| Type | Plurality/Majority |
| Tiers | 1 |
| Legislature Size (Directly elected, voting members) | 109, 109 |
| Electoral System for President | - |
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Politics of LAOS
(courtesy of wikipedia)
The politics of Laos takes place in a framework of a
single-party socialist republic. The only legal political party is the Lao
People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP). The head of state is President Choummaly
Sayasone, who also is secretary-general (leader) of the LPRP. The head of
government is Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh. Government policies are
determined by the party through the all-powerful nine-member Politburo and the
49-member Central Committee. Important government decisions are vetted by the
Council of Ministers.
Elections in LAOS
(courtesy of wikipedia)
Laos elects a legislature nationally. The National Assembly (Sapha Heng Xat) has 115 members, elected for five year terms. Laos is a single-party state. This means that only one political party, the Revolutionary People's Party of Laos is legally allowed to hold effective power. At the last elections, held on April 30, 2006, this party won 113 seats. Only two (approved) non-partisan candidates won seats.
Laos: Communist party wins predictable election in Laos, Taipei Times (2006).
Laos in transition (2007)
