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Direct Democracy

Bolivia

DD002

Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:	Democracy could be exercised by referendum, legislative initiative, the removal of officials, assembly and prior consultation.
Source:	Constitution: "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 11 (II-1), 162 (I-1), 240 (III), 257 (II), 259, 260 (III), 294 (II), 295 (II), 411: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). Electoral Law: “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”, art. 12–41: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

DD003

Mandatory referendums (national level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:	The adoption of international treaties regarding certain important issues must be approved by referendum before ratification. In addition, the total reform of the Constitution, or any reform that affect its fundamental principles, the rights, duties and guarantees, shall take place through a Constituent Assembly, activated by popular will through a referendum. A constitutional referendum is required to approve the entry into force of the constitutional reform.
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 257 (II), 260 (III), 294 (II), 295 (II), 411: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”, art. 22–24, 39–41: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

DD004

Optional referendums (national level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:	The approval of any international treaty can be submitted to a referendum if 5% of registered voters ask for it.
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 259: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”, art. 22: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

DD005

Citizens' Initiatives (national level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:	b. No
Comments:
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

DD006

Agenda Initiatives (national level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 11 (II-1), 162 (I-1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

DD007

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 11 (II-1), 240 (III), 157, 170, 171, 195, 286 (II): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”, art. 25–34: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

DD129

Question:	Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:	a. Always binding
Comments:
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 11 (II-1), 240 (III), 257 (II), 259, 260 (III), 294 (II), 295 (II), 411, 162 (I-1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”, art. 15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

DD130

Question:	Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:	c. Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:	Referendums cover constitutional issues, ratification of international treaties and formation of indigenous autonomies or regions.
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 11 (II-1), 240 (III), 257 (II), 259, 260 (III), 294 (II), 295 (II), 411, 162 (I-1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”, art. 12: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

DD131

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 274, 275, 280 (II), 300 (I-3), 302 (I-2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

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