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LF001

Status of Electoral Law


Question:What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s): a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017); Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
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LF003

Electoral Law covers


Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 1: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
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LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting


Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): b. Voting is compulsory and regulated in the electoral law
c. Voting is compulsory and regulated in the constitution
Comments: The exercise of the right to vote shall be personal and non-transferable and shall be a civic duty.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 54 (3): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017); Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 4 (1): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
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Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)


Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): b. EMB
Comments: The National Electoral Commission decides on challenges by citizens and political parties regarding the elections.
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 144 (1-j): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
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