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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The members of the National Assembly shall be elected by constituencies, there being one national constituency and constituencies corresponding to each of the provinces.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010: art. 144 (1): https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Angola_2010?lang=en (2017);
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 24: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/AO/angola-law-n.o-36-11-of-21-december-2011/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/09/13
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: Existing national and provincial boundaries are used.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010: art. 144: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Angola_2010?lang=en (2017);
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 24: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/AO/angola-law-n.o-36-11-of-21-december-2011/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/09/13
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
a . Legislature (1st chamber)
Comments: One hundred and thirty Members shall be elected at national level, and for this purpose the country shall be considered a single national constituency. Five Members shall be elected for each province and provincial electoral constituencies shall be created for this purpose.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010: art. 144: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Angola_2010?lang=en (2017);
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 24: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/AO/angola-law-n.o-36-11-of-21-december-2011/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/09/13
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
a . Head of State is the Head of Government h . Other
Comments: The President of the Republic shall be the Head of State, the Executive Power and the Commander-in-Chief of the Angolan Armed Forces.
The individual heading the national list of the political party or coalition of political parties which receives the most votes in general elections shall be elected President of the Republic and Head of the Executive.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010: art. 106, 108, 109: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Angola_2010?lang=en (2017);
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 19, 20, 21: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/AO/angola-law-n.o-36-11-of-21-december-2011/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
d . Leader of the party which forms the government becomes Head of Government
Comments: The President of the Republic shall be the Head of State, the Executive Power and the Commander-in-Chief of the Angolan Armed Forces.
The individual heading the national list of the political party or coalition of political parties which receives the most votes in general elections shall be elected President of the Republic and Head of the Executive.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010: art. 108, 109: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Angola_2010?lang=en (2017);
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 19, 20, 21: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/AO/angola-law-n.o-36-11-of-21-december-2011/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010: art. 108: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Angola_2010?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: National legislative power is vested in Parliament, which consists of the National Assembly and shall be a single house representing all Angolans, which shall express the sovereign will of the people and exercise the legislative power of the state.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010: art. 141: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Angola_2010?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
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: Members shall be elected from closed party lists through a proportional representation system. 5 deputies are elected from each constituency, while 130 deputies are elected from a single countrywide constituency. Seats are distributed according to the d'Hondt Formula.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010: art. 143 (2): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017);
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 24, 25, 26, 27: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
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:
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017);
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 1: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
b . Voting is compulsory and regulated in the electoral law c . Voting is compulsory and regulated in the constitution
Comments: The exercise of the right to vote shall be personal and non-transferable and shall be a civic duty.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 54 (3): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017);
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 4 (1): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
b . EMB
Comments: The National Electoral Commission decides on challenges by citizens and political parties regarding the elections.
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 144 (1-j): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level d . Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: The National Electoral Commission is also responsible for conducting referenda
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 107: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017);
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 144 (1-a): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 12/12 of 13 April 2012 regulating the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, art. 6 (1-a): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc749c249-1c14-43bb-a49d-db985d718de6%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
a . The President g . Other
Comments: The National Electoral Commission develops its own budget and submits it to the Executive for approval.
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 140 (3): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 12/12 of 13 April 2012 regulating the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, art. 4 (3), 6 (1-b), 13 (b), 22 (1-b): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc749c249-1c14-43bb-a49d-db985d718de6%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: The internal audit office of the National Electoral Commission.
Source: Law n.º 12/12 of 13 April 2012 regulating the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, art. 27: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc749c249-1c14-43bb-a49d-db985d718de6%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: Τηε mandate of the Members of the National Electoral Commission is five years renewable once.
Source: Law n.º 12/12 of 13 April 2012 regulating the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, art. 8: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc749c249-1c14-43bb-a49d-db985d718de6%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The National Electoral Commission is an independent body that organizes, implements, coordinates and conducts elections. The National Election Commission enjoys organic, administrative, functional and financial independence.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 107: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017);
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 139, 140: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 12/12 of 13 April 2012 regulating the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, art. 3, 4: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc749c249-1c14-43bb-a49d-db985d718de6%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
b . 11 - 20 members (specify)
Comments: The National Election Commission shall consist of seventeen members.
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 143 (1): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 12/12 of 13 April 2012 regulating the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, art. 7 (1): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc749c249-1c14-43bb-a49d-db985d718de6%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: The members of the National Electoral Commission are appointed on the basis of the criteria of civic responsibility and moral integrity, technical competence and can not belong to senior management at any level, any political party or coalition. The president of the Commission is a judge chosen on the basis of merit.
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 143 (1-a, 2): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 12/12 of 13 April 2012 regulating the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, art. 7 (1-a, 2): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc749c249-1c14-43bb-a49d-db985d718de6%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
e . Legislature f . Judiciary
Comments: The president of the National Electoral Commission is chosen by the Superior Council of the Judiciary. The remaining 16 members are appointed by the National Assembly by an absolute majority of votes, on proposal of political parties and coalitions with represented in the National Assembly, according to the principles of respect for majority and minority members of parliament.
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 143: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 12/12 of 13 April 2012 regulating the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, art. 7: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc749c249-1c14-43bb-a49d-db985d718de6%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/28
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body
Comments: The National Electoral Commission is tasked by law to use the media to conduct civic and voter education.
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 144 (1-b): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 12/12 of 13 April 2012 regulating the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, art. 6 (1-c): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc749c249-1c14-43bb-a49d-db985d718de6%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments: Through the National Electoral Commission Directorate of Civic and electoral Education
Source: Law n.º 12/12 of 13 April 2012 regulating the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, art. 24: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc749c249-1c14-43bb-a49d-db985d718de6%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body l . Other
Comments: The National Electoral Commission is tasked by law to conduct civic and voter education. The NEC coordinates the Directorate of Training, Civic and Electoral Education which carries out voter education programs.
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 144 (1-b): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 12/12 of 13 April 2012 regulating the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, art. 24, 32 (1): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc749c249-1c14-43bb-a49d-db985d718de6%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: 143 (1) Members shall be elected by universal, free, equal, direct, secret and periodic suffrage by national citizens aged over eighteen who are resident in national territory, including Angolan citizens resident abroad for the purposes of work, study, illness or similar reasons.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 143 (1): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017);
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 8 (1): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/09/28
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship b . Period of Residence e . Other
Comments: 143 (1) Members shall be elected by universal, free, equal, direct, secret and periodic suffrage by national citizens aged over eighteen who are resident in national territory, including Angolan citizens resident abroad for the purposes of work, study, illness or similar reasons.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 143 (1): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017);
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 8: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/09/28
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The National Electoral Commission Directorate for Electoral Logistics
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 144 (1-h, i): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 12/12 of 13 April 2012 regulating the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, art. 6 (1-h, i), 23 (1-c): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc749c249-1c14-43bb-a49d-db985d718de6%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/09/28
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Voter registration is a prerequisite for exercising the right to vote.
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 4 (2): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/09/28
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify requirement) f . Other
Comments: Only legally registered political parties can submit lists of candidates to the Constitutional Court within 20 days after the call for elections.
Each party list must be accompanied by 5000-5500 signatures of eligible voters for the nationwide constituency and 500-550 signatures of voters for each electoral constituency.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 146 (2): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017);
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 34, 40, 41, 42, 51 (4): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship d . Residence
Comments: 54 (1) Every citizen who has attained the age of eighteen years shall have the right to vote and stand for election for any state or local authority body and to serve their terms of office or mandates, under the terms of the Constitution and the law.
Article 8: Must be residing in the national territory
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 54 (1): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017);
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 8, 10, 14: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Neither in presidential nor legislative elections
Comments: Article 111: Nominations for President
1. Nominations for President of the Republic shall be proposed by the political parties or coalitions of political parties.
2. The nominations referred to in the previous point may include citizens who are not affiliated to a competing political party or coalition of political parties.
Article 146: Nominations for Assembly
1. Nominations shall be presented by the political parties either individually or as coalitions, and the lists may include citizens who are not affiliated to the parties in question, under the terms of the law.
2. Nominations must be subscribed to by 5,000 to 5,500 voters for the national constituency and 500 to 550 voters for each provincial constituency.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 111, 146: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments: Political parties receive annual state contributions and direct public funding in relation to electoral campaigns. They also receive indirect public funding in the form of free broadcast time, tax reliefs, free public space and premises for their campaign activities.
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 80 (1-a), 81: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 22/10 of 3 December 2010 on Political Parties, art. 7: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bba5a9a35-5652-4e00-ba36-89281ab1b7a6%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 10/12 of 22 March 2012 regulating the funding of political parties, art. 2, 5, 8: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bde0141b8-591a-4f3c-800a-4907d0711dbb%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
a . Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance b . Based on result of previous election
Comments: Political parties or coalitions of political parties with seats in the National Assembly receive annual grants from the State budget, distributed according to the number of votes cast in the last general elections. In addition, an annual grant from the State budget is equally distributed to all legally established political parties.
In relation to electoral campaigns, all political parties participating in elections are entitled to equal public funding.
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 80 (1-a), 81: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 22/10 of 3 December 2010 on Political Parties, art. 7: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bba5a9a35-5652-4e00-ba36-89281ab1b7a6%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 10/12 of 22 March 2012 regulating the funding of political parties, art. 5: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bde0141b8-591a-4f3c-800a-4907d0711dbb%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 80: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 10/12 of 22 March 2012 regulating the funding of political parties, art. 2: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bde0141b8-591a-4f3c-800a-4907d0711dbb%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments: After the close of the poll the presiding official of the table reconciles, counts and records the votes in the presence of the other officials, the party and candidate agents and election observers.
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 120, 121: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
a . Never recounted
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 122 (3): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
Media and Elections
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: Free airtime on public radio and television is equally allocated amongst all political parties participating in elections.
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 73, 76: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 22/10 of 3 December 2010 on Political Parties, art. 7: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bba5a9a35-5652-4e00-ba36-89281ab1b7a6%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
d . No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 22/10 of 3 December 2010 on Political Parties: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bba5a9a35-5652-4e00-ba36-89281ab1b7a6%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
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:
g . No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 78: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 22/10 of 3 December 2010 on Political Parties: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bba5a9a35-5652-4e00-ba36-89281ab1b7a6%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 10/12 of 22 March 2012 regulating the funding of political parties: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bde0141b8-591a-4f3c-800a-4907d0711dbb%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 161 (j), 167 (1, 5), 168: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 161 (j), 167 (1, 5), 168: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The National Assembly shall be responsible for proposing to the President of the Republic that referendums should be held on relevant matters of national interest.
167 (5) Groups of citizens and the organisations representing them may present proposals for introducing new legislation, under the terms to be defined by law.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 161 (j), 168: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010 Article: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Groups of citizens and the organizations representing them may present proposals for introducing new legislation.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 167 (1, 5): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
d . No information available
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 161 (j), 168: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
b . Only other issues than constitutional changes
Comments: 168 (3) Constitutional referendums shall not be permitted.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 168 (3): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: No mention in the Constitution.
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections f . By mail
Comments: The law does not state this, but it is clearly implied.
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 96 (1), 101 (1): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
d . Members of the armed forces e . Students f . Diplomatic staff g . Other
Comments: The law state broadly "Angolan citizens with their usual residence abroad have active electoral capacity for parliamentary elections" (Os cidadãos angolanos com residência habitual no estrangeiro têm capacidade eleitoral activa para as eleições legislativas.).
Source: Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 143 (1): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017);
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 2 (2), 8 (2), 100 (2): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
a . Embassies b . Consulates e . By mail
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 2 (2, 3), 97 (2), 100 (2): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: The voter may indicate the party of choice with a cross or a tick (check-mark).
Source: Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 111 (4): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
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