Description of Electoral System

(Courtesy of IFES election guide)

The monarchy is hereditary. In the Senate (Senaat / Senat), 40 members are elected by direct popular vote to serve a 4-year term and 31 members are elected by indirect vote to serve a 4-year term. In Chamber of Deputies (Volksvertegenwoordigers / Chambre des Representants), 150 members are elected by popular vote via proportional representation to serve a 4-year term.