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Legislative Framework
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
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
LF003
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
LF004
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
LF007
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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