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Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
b . Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments:
The President of the Republic shall be the Head of State, the symbol of national unity and shall represent the Nation. He shall be elected by simple majority of the valid votes cast through direct, equal and secret universal suffrage.
Source:
Constitution as amended by referendum of 23 November 2011, art. 33 (1)
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Equatorial_Guinea_2012?lang=en (2016)
Verified:
2016/05/03
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments:
The President of the Republic can appoint a Prime Minister, who is selected among the members of the Government.
Source:
Constitution as amended by referendum of 23 November 2011, art. 32 (3)
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Equatorial_Guinea_2012?lang=en (2016)
Verified:
2016/05/03
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
Constitution as amended by referendum of 23 November 2011, art. 33 - 45
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Equatorial_Guinea_2012?lang=en (2016)
Verified:
2016/05/03
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments:
The Parliament exercises the legislative power and consists of two chambers: the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.
Source:
Constitution as amended by referendum of 23 November 2011, art. 55
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Equatorial_Guinea_2012?lang=en (2016)
Verified:
2016/05/03
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
g . List Proportional Representation
Comments:
Source:
Constitution as amended by referendum of 23 November 2011, art. 56
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Equatorial_Guinea_2012?lang=en (2016)
Verified:
2016/05/03
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