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Electoral Systems

Suriname Suriname

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): a. Head of State is the Head of Government
d. Indirectly elected by legislature
Comments: The President is Head of State of the Republic of Suriname, Head of Government, Chairman of the Council of State and of the Security Council. He is elected by the National Assembly for five years.
Source: Constitution, Art. 90, 91: http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Constitutions/Suriname/english.html (2012)
Verified: 2025/03/28
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: c. Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments: The President is Head of State of the Republic of Suriname, Head of Government, Chairman of the Council of State and of the Security Council. He is elected by the National Assembly for five years.
Source: Constitution, Art. 90, 91: http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Constitutions/Suriname/english.html (2012)
Verified: 2025/03/28
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 90: http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Constitutions/Suriname/english.html (2012)
Verified: 2025/03/28
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: The National Assembly consists of 51 members, elected for a five-year term.
Source: Constitution, Art. 55, 56, 61: http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Constitutions/Suriname/english.html (2012)
Verified: 2025/03/28
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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: The system of proportionate representation on the basis of largest average formula with preferential votes. With the new changes creating a single voting district, voters will be able to cast their ballot for any eligible candidate.
Source: Constitution, Art. 61, 131 (1): http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Constitutions/Suriname/english.html (2012)
Verified: 2025/03/28
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