Maldives
Description of Electoral System:
(courtesy of IFES election guide)
The President is elected by popular vote to serve a 5-year term. In the People's Council (Majlis), 42 members are elected by popular vote to serve 5-year terms and 8 members are appointed by the president 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) | 42, 50 |
| Electoral System for President | indirectly elected |
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Most recent election
(courtesy of wikipedia)
Parliamentary elections were held in the Maldives on 22 January 2005. At the time no political parties were allowed (they were legalised on 2 July 2005), so all candidates were non-partisans. Those supporting President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom won a majority of the 48 seats.
Maldives: Constitution
