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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: For electoral purposes, the political and administrative division of the country (thirty provinces and the national district) is used, where each province is a single constituency with a variable amount of seats. The constituencies must have 50,000 inhabitants or a fraction above 25,000, assuring at least two seats per province.
Source: Constitución: “Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015)”, art. 81. http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19, art. 103-105 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/04
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: For legislative elections, the constituencies should have 50,000 inhabitants or fractions of not less than 25,000, and can be extended to more than one municipality, always ensuring that the province has no less than two (2) Members of Congress. In the provinces or municipalities where it is not necessary or possible to establish these demographic territorial subdivisions, the deputies and councilors shall be elected from their entire territory.
Source: Resolución No. 01/2018
https://jce.gob.do/DesktopModules/Bring2mind/DMX/Download.aspx?Command=Core_Download&EntryId=10600 (2020).
Verified: 2020/02/04
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The Central Electoral Board (JCE) is the body responsible for drawing the electoral districts.
Source: Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19, art. 104 y 105 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/04
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 c . Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President, who is both the Head of State and the Head of Government, shall be elected for a period of four years by direct vote and may not be reelected for the following period. The President is elected by absolute majority of valid votes. If none of the candidates obtains more than 50% of the valid votes, a second round shall be held among the two candidates that have obtained the highest number of votes on the first round. The candidate who obtains the majority of valid votes on the second round is elected President.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 122, 124, 128, 129, 209 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19, art. 265 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/04
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
b . Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President, who is both the Head of State and the Head of Government, shall be elected for a period of four years by direct vote and may not be reelected for the following period. The President is elected by absolute majority of valid votes. If none of the candidates obtains more than 50% of the valid votes, a second round shall be held among the two candidates that have obtained the highest number of votes on the first round. The candidate who obtains the majority of valid votes on the second round is elected President.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 122, 124, 128, 129, 209 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19, art. 265 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/04
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President is elected by popular vote for a four-year term. Currently, the President of Dominican Republic is Danilo Medina Sánchez, chosen one during 2012 elections.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 122 - 133: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Verified: 2020/02/04
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments: The Congress consists of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 76: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Verified: 2020/02/04
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: In the Camber of Deputies, 178 deputies are elected by proportional representation, 5 deputies are elected from a nationwide constituency by accumulating the votes of parties and coalitions that have obtained at least 1% of the valid votes cast but did not manage to win any seat. In addition, there are 7 deputies elected by proportional representation and representing Dominicans living abroad.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 77 y art. 81: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19, art. 267-270: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019);
Ley No. 136-11 que regula la votación desde el exterior, art. 9 - 12:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-no.-136-11-que-regula-el/ (2016)
Verified: 2020/02/04
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: The basic provisions about the electoral regime are embodied in the Constitution, but a separate and specific legislation details all aspects related to the preparation, organization and surveillance of elections, including the legal regime of political parties (Electoral Law). The Electoral Law entitles the electoral management body (JCE) to dictate all the measures it deems adequate for the smooth development of the electoral processes.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019);
Ley No. 136-11 que regula la votación desde el exterior
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-no.-136-11-que-regula-el/ (2016)
Verified: 2020/02/04
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections c . Local elections
Comments:
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 211-215: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 92 (3,4): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/04
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 Constitution establishes voting as a right. In spite of its compulsory nature, there are no sanctions for those who do not exercise their right to vote.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 75 (2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Verified: 2020/02/04
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 Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) is the competent body to judge and decide, definitely, on contentious electoral issues.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 214: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley No. 29-11 Regulación sobre el funcionamiento del Tribunal Superior Electoral, art. 13 & 15:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/dominican-republic-law-no.-29-11-regulating-the/ (2016)
Verified: 2020/02/04
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level c . Local level
Comments:
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 211 & 212: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 10: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature g . Other
Comments: The Central Electoral Board (JCE) determines its budgetary needs. After this, they are submitted to the Executive Branch, which sends it to the National Congress for approval. The budget may be modified both by the President and by the National Congress.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 233: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 18 (3): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
e . Another organ within the national government
Comments: Board (JCE) and controlled by the Financial Directorate, under the surveillance of the Internal Audit. Said processes are verified and audited by the General Comptrollership of the Republic and the Accountability Chamber, whenever this organization deems it adequate.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 246: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Verified: 2020/02/05
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: Five magistrates (a chair and four members) to serve for a four-year term compose the Central Electoral Board (JCE).
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 212(1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 11: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The Central Electoral Board is an autonomous body with legal personality and technical, administrative, budgetary and financial independence.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 212: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 9 y 10: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The Central Electoral Board shall consist of five members: a president and four members, each of whom shall have an alternate.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 212(1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 11: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: All members of the Central Electoral Board must be Dominicans by birth or origin, be more than 35 years old and in full possession of their civil and political rights. In addition, all members, including alternates, must have a Law degree or a PhD and at least 12 years of experience. Finally, they should reside or move to the city of Santo Domingo, where the headquarters of the Central Electoral Board are.
Source: Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 12 y 13: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
e . Legislature
Comments: The members of the Central Electoral Board are elected by the Senate, with a 2/3 majority of the Senators present in the voting procedure.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 212(1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 11: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
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:
Source: Sitio Oficial de la Junta Central Electoral (JCE): http://www.jce.gob.do (2020).
Verified: 2020/02/05
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments:
Source: Sitio Oficial de la Junta Central Electoral (JCE): http://www.jce.gob.do (2020).
Verified: 2020/02/05
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
a . No
Comments:
Source: Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission of OAS to the General Elections of 16 May 2010 in Dominican Republic, p. 21, 29: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/dominican-republic-final-report-general-and-1/ (2016).
Verified: 2020/02/05
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 21 y 22 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Verified: 2020/02/05
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 e . Other
Comments: Citizenship is acquired at the age of 18 or, if the person is younger, when they get married.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 21 y 22 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 6, 80 : http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
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 Central Electoral Board (JCE) is empowered to set forth every regulation that relates to making up, updating and upkeep of the electoral register.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 212: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 15 : http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 80 : http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
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: The organizers must file the application before the Central Electoral Board (JCE) along with the register of their governing bodies; the record of the name or slogan of the political party; the logo drawings; and, various affidavits by the different hierarchies of the structure of the party.
Source: Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 133-146: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
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 c . Country of birth d . Residence j . Other
Comments: Be 25 years old and at least five years living in the district where s/he is planning to compete. When the candidate is a naturalized citizen, a minimum of ten years of naturalization and five years living in the district to be represented is required.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 79 y 82: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Verified: 2020/02/05
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: Independent candidatures can be national, provincial or local. If any political association wants to support them, the Central Electoral Board (JCE) must be notified sixty days before of the election.
Source: Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 147: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments: Within the General National Budget and Public Expenditure Law is provided a fund equal to half percent (1/2%) of national revenues during years of general elections, and one quarter percent (1/4%) during the non-electoral period. In addition, political parties can access to mass media (press, radio, television, etc.) during electoral period equally.
Source: Ley núm. 33-18, de Partidos, Agrupaciones y Movimientos Políticos G.O. No. 10917, art. 23 (5), 63 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-33-18-de-partidos/ (2018)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 203 (párrafo): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
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: In the course of general elections, eighty percent of the financing is allocated equally among the political parties that obtained more than five percent of the valid votes issued in the last electoral process; and, the remaining twenty percent is allocated equally among the parties that obtained less than five percent.
Source: Ley núm. 33-18, de Partidos, Agrupaciones y Movimientos Políticos G.O. No. 10917, art. 61 y 62 (3): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-33-18-de-partidos/ (2018)
Verified: 2020/02/05
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Private and national contributions from natural and legal people are only considered. The assistance of the economic groups, governments and institutions from abroad is restricted.
Source: Ley núm. 33-18, de Partidos, Agrupaciones y Movimientos Políticos G.O. No. 10917, art. 63: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-33-18-de-partidos/ (2018)
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 204 (párrafo II): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
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: Only persons empowered by the Electoral College will execute the counting of the votes.
Source: Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 231: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
d . By request
Comments:
Source: Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 250 y 251 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
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:
Source: Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 187 (3): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections
Comments:
Source: Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19, art. 172 (Párrafo) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
https://elnuevodiario.com.do/esta-lista-la-republica-dominicana-para-debates-electorales/
https://acento.com.do/2019/actualidad/8751560-medios-de-comunicacion-firman-declaracion-en-apoyo-a-anje-para-debates-electorales-2020/
Verified: 2020/02/05
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:
e . 8-9 days
Comments: Pre-election opinion polls are not regulated in the Electoral Law.
Source: Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19, art. 201 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
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: There are no specific legal provisions regulating this matter.
Source: Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19, art. 191 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/05
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: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 22 (2, 3), 208, 210, 272, 97: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Verified: 2020/02/05
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Constitutional reforms regarding the fundamental rights and duties, the territorial and municipal boundaries, the nationality and citizenship regime, the currency regime and the procedure of constitutional reform must be submitted to a referendum and approved by more than 50% of the votes cast.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 272: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Verified: 2020/02/05
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 210: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Verified: 2020/02/05
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Bills can be submitted to the National Congress by at least 2% of citizens registered in the Electoral Roll.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 22 (2,3), 97: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Verified: 2020/02/05
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Verified: 2020/02/05
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 210: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Verified: 2020/02/05
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 272 párrafo III: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Verified: 2020/02/05
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: According with the Constitution, referendum cannot take place on approval or revocation of chosen authorities.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 272: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Verified: 2020/02/05
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 203: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Verified: 2020/02/05
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
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: "Ley Electoral 275 - 97", art. 34, 118 (2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/ley-electoral-no.-275-97-y-sus-modificaciones (2016).
Verified: 2016/02/29
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country
Comments: La ley electoral prevé la posibilidad de que los dominicanos residentes en el exterior puedan votar para elegir presidente, pero las disposiciones estarán sujetas a la aprobación de la Junta Central Electoral (JCE). El voto desde el exterior se implementó por primera vez en las elecciones presidenciales de 2008.
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2010) art. 81 (3):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-de-la/ (2016);
Electoral Law: "Ley Electoral 275 - 97", art. 82, 83: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/ley-electoral-no.-275-97-y-sus-modificaciones (2016);
Law No. 136-11 regulating voting from abroad, art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-no.-136-11-que-regula-el/ (2016).
Verified: 2016/02/29
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 c . Special polling stations
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: "Ley Electoral 275 - 97", art. 82 - 85: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/ley-electoral-no.-275-97-y-sus-modificaciones (2016);
Law No. 136-11 regulating voting from abroad, art. 13, 16: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-no.-136-11-que-regula-el/ (2016).
Verified: 2016/02/29
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: "Ley Electoral 275 - 97", art. 120: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/ley-electoral-no.-275-97-y-sus-modificaciones (2016).
Verified: 2016/02/29
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