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ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: Pursuant to the discretion of the discretion of the Electoral Commission, each candidate may have equal access to government broadcast facilities. If equal access to all candidates cannot be provided, then no candidate shall have access to government broadcast facilities. (Not specified whether the access is free or not.)
Source: Voting Rights Act of 1981, as amended, Sec. 1546. (23 PNCA §1546)
Verified: 2016/11/04
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ME059

Television debates
Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): d. No information available
Comments: Debates did occur for the 2016 presidential elections but there is no information as to whether this is a regular occurrence.
Source: Pacific Note: http://www.pacificnote.com/h/category/2016%20Election%20News
Verified: 2012/07/13
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: a. 1 day
Comments: Government facilities are not made available to candidates on the day of the election. (Not specified if this applies to media other than government broadcast facilities, if such facilities should exist.)
Source: Voting Rights Act of 1981, as amended, Sec. 1546. (23 PNCA §1546).
Verified: 2016/11/04
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: c. No information available
Comments:
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Verified: 2016/11/04
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