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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
комментарии Both the Constitution and separate legislation govern the administration of elections.
Source: Constitution of Austria http://www.servat.unibe.ch/icl/au00000_.html Federal Law on the Election of the National Council (1992) http://www.legislationline.org/documents/action/popup/id/6544
Verified: 2012/05/29
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Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
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Source: Federal Law on the Election of the National Council (1992) http://www.legislationline.org/documents/action/popup/id/6544
Verified: 2012/05/29
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Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): c. Voting is compulsory and regulated in the constitution
комментарии Voting is compulsory in the Federal States where this has been enacted by State law. Detailed provisions about the electoral procedure and compulsory voting, if necessary, will be made by federal law. This federal law shall in particular lay down the reasons held to excuse non-participation in the election notwithstanding compulsory voting
Source: Constitution of Austria, Art. 26(1) Federal Law on the Election of the National Council (1992) http://www.legislationline.org/documents/action/popup/id/6544
Verified: 2012/05/29
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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): c. Specially Appointed/Elected Electoral Tribunal
комментарии The main electoral board shall include members who belong or have belonged to the judiciary.
Source: Constitution of Austria, Art. 26(6)
Verified: 2012/05/29
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