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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
Comments: I.e: enshrined in the Constitution, also the subject of the separate legislation entitled "Electoral Code".
Source: Constitution and Electoral Code.
Verified: 2006/11/29
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections c . Local elections
Comments:
Source: Article L388, Election Law
Verified: 2006/11/29
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: Voting is considered a civic duty, but no penalty for those people who do not vote.
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.11.
Verified: 2004/01/15
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments: "Juge Administratif" (administrative judge)
Source: Elecoral Code, Article L.117-1, L.118-1-2, LO325.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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