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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
Comments: The Constitution of Denmark includes an article which mandates that two members of National Parliament must be selected from Greenland, however it does not include the terms for such election. Section 32 and 86 provide that Greenland will have its own legislation for elections to National Parliament and the Parliament of Greenland.
Source: Constitution of Denmark, Section 32, Sub. 5
Verified: 2012/06/14
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Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
Comments: The Constitution of Denmark includes an article which mandates that two members of National Parliament must be selected from Greenland, however it does not include the terms for such election. Section 32 and 86 provide that Greenland will have its own legislation for elections to National Parliament and the Parliament of Greenland.
Source: Constitution of Denmark, Section 32, Sub. 5
Verified: 2012/06/14
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Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments: Franchise for the Folketing is held by every person of Danish nationality, who is above 18 years of age, and permanently resident in the realm, unless such person has been deprived of his or her legal capacity under a guardianship order, cf. section 6 of the guardianship act.
Source: Constitution of Denmark, Sec 29 Parliamentary Elections Act Ch.1, P.1, Art.1(1)
Verified: 2014/06/04
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