Description of Electoral Sysytem
(Courtesy of Wikipedia)
The politics of Brunei take place in a framework of an absolute monarchy,
whereby the Sultan of
Brunei is both head of
state and head
of government. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Brunei has a Legislative Council with 20
appointed members, that only has consultative tasks. Under Brunei's 1959 constitution, His
Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin
Waddaulah, is the head
of state with full executive authority, including emergency powers since
1962. The Sultan's role is enshrined in the national philosophy known as Melayu Islam
Beraja (MIB), or Malay Islamic Monarchy. The country has been under hypothetical martial law since a rebellion
occurred in the early 1960s and was put down by British troops from Singapore.
Electoral Systems Snapshot
(Courtesy of International IDEA)
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| Electoral System for National Legislature |
N |
| Type |
- |
| Tiers |
|
| Legislature Size (Directly elected, voting members) |
, |
| Electoral System for President |
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