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Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Status of Electoral Law
Question:What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s): b. Separate legislation
комментарии There are two basic pieces of legislation which govern the electoral process: Firstly, the saint Christopher and Nevis Constitution Order 1983 of 23rd June 1983 no. 881. Secondly, the National Assembly Election Act cap. 162. The House of Assembly Election Ordinance Amendment Act 1983 no. 16 of 1983 and the Elections Registration Regulations of 1984 were made under the provision of section 104 of the National Assembly Act cap. 162.
Source: Article 28, National Assembly Election Act
Verified: 2020/04/15
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Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
b. Regional elections
d. Referendums
комментарии The National Electoral Laws also cover the management/delivery of the Nevis Island Assembly Elections, referendum and by-elections.
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Verified: 2020/04/15
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Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
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Source: Article 29, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/15
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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): a. Judiciary
комментарии The High Court
Source: Article 36, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/15
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