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Legislative Framework

Palau Palau

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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: In addition to provisions found in the Constitution, the main electoral law in Palau is the Voting Rights Act of 1981 as amended.
Source: Constitution; Voting Rights Act of 1981 as amended.
Verified: 2016/11/04
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Electoral Law covers


Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Comments: The national electoral law covers elections at all levels.
Source: Voting Rights Act of 1981 as amended, Sec. 104 (23 PNCA §104).
Verified: 2016/11/04
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Compulsory/voluntary voting


Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments: Voters are provided the right to vote if qualified. There are no provisions for compulsory voting in the Constitution or the electoral law.
Source: Cosntitution; Voting Rights Act of 1981 as amended (23 PNCA).
Verified: 2016/11/04
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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: Petitions for disputes must be submitted to the Electoral Commission or the board of election in the electoral district where the dispute is reported.
Source: Voting Rights Act of 1981, as amended, Sec. 1571 (23 PNCA §1571).
Verified: 2016/11/04
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