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Head of State

Question:	How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):	h. Other
Comments:	The Revolutionary Command Council constitutes the supreme authority in the Libyan Arab Republic. The Revolutionary Command Council appoints the President and the Council of Ministers.
Source:	Constitutional Proclamation, art. 18-19
Verified:	2009/10/29

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Head of Government

Question:	How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:	e. Appointed
Comments:	The Revolutionary Command Council appoints the President and the Council of Ministers. It may appoint deputies for the Prime Minister and Ministers without portfolio. It may discharge the Premier and Ministers and accept their resignation. But the resignation of the Premier carries with it the resignation of all Ministers.
Source:	Constitutional Proclamation, art. 19
Verified:	2009/10/29

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President

Question:	Does the country have a president?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:	According to the law, the Revolutionary Command Council appoints the president. However, until now, the head of state (Colonel Qadhafi) has only remained the Revolutionary Leader.
Source:	Constitutional Proclamation, art. 18
Verified:	2009/10/29

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Number of Chambers

Question:	The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:	a. One chamber
Comments:	General People's Congress
Source:	IPU Parline Database: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2185_A.htm
Verified:	2009/10/29

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Electoral System (Chamber 1)

Question:	What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):	l. Not applicable
Comments:	Members of the General People's Congress are indirectly elected by municipal people's committees for 3 years.
Source:	IPU Parline Database: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2185_A.htm
Verified:	2009/10/29

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Direct Democracy

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Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
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Verified:	2006/12/30

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