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Legislative Framework
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
Comments: Separate legislation: the Electoral Code.
Source: Constitution and Electoral Code
Verified: 2006/11/21
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections c . Local elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code
Verified: 2004/01/15
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: Voting is considered to be a civic duty, but no penalty applies to those who choose not to vote.
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.11.
Verified: 2006/11/21
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments: Administrative Judge
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.117-1, L.118-1, L.118-2, LO325.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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