Syrian Arab Republic
Description of Electoral System:
(courtesy of IFES election guide)
The President is approved by popular referendum to serve a 7-year term. In the People's Council (Majlis al-Shaab)
250 members are
elected
by popular vote to serve 4-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) | 250, 250 |
| Electoral System for President | indirectly elected |
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Most recent elections
(courtesy of wikipedia)
Parliamentary elections were held in Syria on 22 April 2007. The number of seats reserved for the parties in the National Progressive Front was increased to 170 from 167, decreasing the seats for independents to 80 from 83. The election was boycotted by the opposition, who described it as a "farce" (Ruling Syrian party wins election, BBC News, accessed 27 April 2007).
Syria, Election Watch Teim - Electoral Profile, 2007
Syrian Arab Republic: BBC Q&A on Syrian 2007 election
