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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:
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
LF003
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
LF004
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
LF007
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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