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Electoral Systems

Guernsey Guernsey

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): f. Inherited monarchy with a Governor appointed by the Monarch
Comments: The head of state is the British monarch represented by Lieutenant Governor who is appointed by the monarch.
Source: CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gk.html
Verified: 2010/01/12
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: c. Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments: The Chief Minister is elected by the parliament (States of Deliberation).
Source: CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gk.html
Verified: 2009/12/04
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gk.html
Verified: 2009/12/04
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: States of Deliberation consists of 45 seats. Members are elected by popular vote to serve 4 year terms.
Source: CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gk.html
Verified: 2009/12/04
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): c. Block Vote
Comments:
Source: International IDEA: Table of Electoral Systems Worldwide: http://www.idea.int/esd/world.cfm
Verified: 2010/03/30
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