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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
комментарии The Constitution is the Supreme source of Electoral law
Source: The Constitution of Kenya, Chapter 7 Elections Act of 2011
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF003

Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
комментарии
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Elections Act of 2011
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
комментарии It is a right as enshrined in the Bill of Rights It is a Civic duty of every citizen
Source: Constitution, art. 38
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF007

Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): a. Judiciary
комментарии For presidential elections it is the Supreme Court. Parliament has been mandated to enact legislation to cater for amicable resolution of electoral disputes arising from other elections.
Source: The Constitution of Kenya, art. 87, 140
Verified: 2024/12/06
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