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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
d. Regulations or administrative rules
комментарии The Constitution is supplemented by legislation such as the Representation of the People's Act 1985, and The Electoral Boundaries Commission (Review of Boundaries) Order, 1990.
Source: Representation of the People's Act 1985. The Electoral Boundaries Commission (Review of Boundaries) Order, 1990.
Verified: 2011/07/28
LF003

Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
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Source: Representation of the People's Act: Ch.12.
Verified: 2011/07/28
LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
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Source: Representation of the People's Act: Section 6. International IDEA Voter Turnout Website (http://www.idea.int/vt/)
Verified: 2011/07/28
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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 Election Court (comprising three Judges) is responsible for trying the election petition - when hearing an election petition it has the same powers, jurisdiction and authority as the High Court.
Source: Election Offences and Controversies Act: Ch.3, Section 39.
Verified: 2011/07/28
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