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Cyprus (North) Cyprus (North)

Boundary Delimitation

BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): i. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/07
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): i. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/07
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Electoral Systems

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): c. Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President is elected by direct popular vote in two rounds to serve a 5 year term.
Source: IFES Election Guide: http://www.electionguide.org/country.php?ID=252 Constitution, Art. 83 http://www.constitutionnet.org/files/Cyprus%20-%20North%20Constitution.pdf
Verified: 2012/06/07
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
Comments: The Prime Minister is appointed by the President.
Source: IFES Election Guide: http://www.electionguide.org/country.php?ID=252 Constitution, Art. 106
Verified: 2012/06/07
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: The executive duties and powers shall be carried out and exercised by the President of the Republic and the Council of Ministers in accordance with the Constitution and laws.
Source: Constitution, Art. 5
Verified: 2012/06/07
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: Legislative power shall vest in the Assembly of the Republic on behalf of the people of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Source: Constitution, Art. 4-5
Verified: 2012/06/07
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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 50 members of the Legislative Assembly are elected by proportional representation to serve 5 year terms.
Source: IFES Election Guide: http://www.electionguide.org/country.php?ID=252 Constitution, Art. 79
Verified: 2012/06/07
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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): f. No information available
Comments: The Constitution of North Cyprus sets the conditions and terms for elections as well as candidacy, however most information is available in the elections act.
Source: Constitution of Northern Cyprus, Art. 68
Verified: 2012/06/07
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LF003

Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
Comments:
Source:
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LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): c. Voting is compulsory and regulated in the constitution
Comments: The wording of the Constitution implies that voting is mandatory, however it is not binding or enforced: "It shall be the right and duty of every citizen who has completed the age of eighteen years to vote at elections and referendums."
Source: Constitution of Northern Cyprus, Art. 68
Verified: 2012/06/07
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Electoral Management

EM002

Responsibility of national EMB
Question:Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s): a. National level
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Northern Cyprus
Verified: 2012/06/07
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EM004

EMB budget determined by
Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): c. The legislature
Comments: The budget of all government bodies (including the electoral council) is regulated by the Legislature.
Source: Constitution of Northern Cyprus, Art. 78 & 92
Verified: 2012/06/07
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by
Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): c. The legislature
Comments: The budget of all government bodies (including the electoral council) is regulated by the Legislature.
Source: Constitution of Northern Cyprus, Art. 78 & 92
Verified: 2012/06/07
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EM006

Term of EMB members
Question:The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer: e. No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
Verified: 2012/06/07
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EM012

Electoral Management model
Question:What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer: a. Governmental
Comments:
Source: Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
Verified: 2012/06/07
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EM013

Number of EMB members
Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: f. No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
Verified: 2012/06/07
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EM014

Membership based on
Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer: d. Not Applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
Verified: 2012/06/07
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): j. Not Applicable
k. No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
Verified: 2012/06/07
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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): m. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/07
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VE002

Frequency of voter education programs
Question:At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer: d. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/07
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VE003

National civic education
Question:Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s): m. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/07
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Voter Registration

VR001

Voting age
Question:What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer: c. 18
Comments: It shall be the right and duty of every citizen who has completed the age of eighteen years to vote at elections and referendums
Source: Constitution, Art. 68
Verified: 2012/06/07
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VR002

Other voting requirements
Question:Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s): f. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/07
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VR004

Authority responsible for voter registration
Question:Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer: f. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/07
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VR008

Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question:Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer: c. No information available
Comments:
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Verified: 2012/06/07
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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): f. Other
Comments: Political parties shall not be entitled to take part in an election unless they are formed and become a corporate body at least ninety days before such election.
Source: Constitution, Art. 70
Verified: 2012/06/07
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PC008

Independent candidates
Question:Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s): f. No information available
Comments:
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Verified: 2012/06/07
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PC012

Public funding of parties
Question:Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s): e. No information available
Comments:
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Verified: 2012/06/07
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PC015


Question:What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s): f. No information available
Comments:
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PC017


Question:Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer: c. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/07
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Vote Counting

VC011

When are ballots recounted?
Question:Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s): g. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/07
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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): h. No information available
Comments: The right of politica1 parties to benefit from radio, television, news, agencies and other similar State authorities shall be regulated by law.
Source: Constitution, Art. 130
Verified: 2012/06/07
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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:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/07
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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: g. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/07
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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:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/07
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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: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/06/07
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DD003

Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/06/07
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DD004

Optional referendums (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/06/07
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DD005

Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments: Every person shall have the right to make written applications, either individually or jointly with others, to the competent authorities concerning requests and complaints relating to themselves or to the public in general, and to expect that such applications are considered and decided upon expeditiously.
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm Constitution, Art. 76
Verified: 2012/06/07
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DD006

Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/06/07
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DD007


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/06/07
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DD129


Question:Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer: b. Sometimes binding
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/06/07
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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: c. Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/06/07
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DD131


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/06/07
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Voting Operations

VO003

Electors vote at
Question:Where can electors vote?
Answer(s): k. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/07
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VO004

Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question:Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s): h. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/07
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VO005

Locations for voting outside of the country
Question:If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s): g. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/07
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VO011

Voting method
Question:How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s): h. No information available
Comments:
Source:
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