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Legislative Framework

Georgia Georgia

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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
c. Decree
Comments: National elections are governed by the Constitution, the Election Code of Georgia, and supplementary rules administered by the Central Electoral Commission.
Source: Constitution of Georgia: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en The Election Code: matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87&scroll=0
Verified: 2024/07/18
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Electoral Law covers


Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Comments: This Law regulates the preparation and conduct of elections of the President, the Parliament, a municipality representative body Sakrebulo, a municipality executive body – a Mayor, and those connected with the preparation and conduct of referenda and plebiscites.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 1: https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
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Compulsory/voluntary voting


Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 3: https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
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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): a. Judiciary
b. EMB
Comments: A violation of the electoral legislation may be appealed at a relevant election commission. The decision of the Central Electoral Commission can appealed in the Constitutional Court.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 78: https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
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