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Country Compartative Data


President: Yes
Electoral System (Chamber 1): List Proportional Representation
Voting age: 18
Compulsory/voluntary voting: Voting is voluntary
Electoral Management model: Independent
Voting outside the country is permitted for: Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)



Fiji

Fiji





 

Fiji

Description of Electoral System

(courtesy of IFES election guide)

The President is elected by the Great Council of Chiefs to serve a 5-year term. In the Senate, 24 members are appointed by the President on the advice of the Great Council of Chiefs, 9 members are appointed by the president and 1 members are nominated by the council of Rotuma. In the House of Representatives 71 members are elected by a majority system with preferential vote to serve 5-year terms.

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