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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Constituencies are delimited for election purposes, composed of municipalities, parts of municipalities, or a combinations of many municipalities.
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 26: http://www.parliament.am/library/norelectoral%20law/aljir.pdf (2017)
Ordonnance n° 12-01 du 20 Rabie El Aouel 1433 correspondant au 13 février 2012 déterminant les circonscriptions électorales et le nombre de sièges à pourvoir pour l’élection du Parlement, art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/DZ/algeria-ordonnance-nb0-12-01-du-13-fevrier-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
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 e . Geographic size of district
Comments: The constituencies for the election of members of the People's National Assembly are delimited according to the boundaries of the municipalities (wilaya).
However, a municipality (wilaya) may be divided into two or more electoral constituencies based on geographical and population density criteria.
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 26: http://www.parliament.am/library/norelectoral%20law/aljir.pdf; (2017)
Ordonnance n° 12-01 du 20 Rabie El Aouel 1433 correspondant au 13 février 2012 déterminant les circonscriptions électorales et le nombre de sièges à pourvoir pour l’élection du Parlement, art. 3, 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/DZ/algeria-ordonnance-nb0-12-01-du-13-fevrier-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
a . Legislature (1st chamber) b . Legislature (2nd chamber)
Comments: Electoral Constituencies are determined by law.
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 26, 84: http://www.parliament.am/library/norelectoral%20law/aljir.pdf (2017);
Ordonnance n° 12-01 du 20 Rabie El Aouel 1433 correspondant au 13 février 2012 déterminant les circonscriptions électorales et le nombre de sièges à pourvoir pour l’élection du Parlement http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/DZ/algeria-ordonnance-nb0-12-01-du-13-fevrier-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
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 of Algeria is the head of state and is elected directly for a term of 5 years, by absolute majority of votes with a second round if necessary.
Source: Constitution, art. 70, 71: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Algeria_2008?lang=en (2017);
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 134, 135: https://www.joradp.dz/trv/fcons.pdf
Verified: 2019/09/25
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: Appointed by the President of the Republic. Approved through vote of confidence by the People's National Assembly.
Source: Constitution, art. 77 (5), 80: https://www.joradp.dz/trv/fcons.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 70: https://www.joradp.dz/trv/fcons.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments: Algeria has a bicameral parliament composed of National People's Assembly (Al-Majlis Al Chaabi Al- Watani), and the Council of the Nation (Majlis El Oumma).
Source: Constitution, art. 98: https://www.joradp.dz/trv/fcons.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
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 People's National Assembly is elected through a list proportional system using the largest remainder formula.
Source: Constitution, art. 103: https://www.joradp.dz/trv/fcons.pdf;
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 84 (1), 85, 86, 87: http://www.parliament.am/library/norelectoral%20law/aljir.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
b . Separate legislation c . Decree
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 103: http://www.joradp.dz/hfr/Consti.htm (2013);
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral): http://www.parliament.am/library/norelectoral%20law/aljir.pdf (2017);
Ordonnance n° 12-01 du 20 Rabie El Aouel 1433 correspondant au 13 février 2012 déterminant les circonscriptions électorales et le nombre de sièges à pourvoir pour l’élection du Parlement: http://www.joradp.dz/JO2000/2012/008/F_Pag.htm (2013);
Loi organique n° 12-03 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 fixant les modalités augmentant les chances d'accès de la femme à la représentation dans les assemblées élues: http://www.joradp.dz/JO2000/2012/001/F_Pag.htm (2013);
Official Website of the Algerian Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gov.dz/Dynamics/frmCategory.aspx?html=14&s=23 (2013)
Verified: 2019/09/25
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections c . Local elections d . Referendums
Comments:
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 1: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/DZ/algeria-ordonnance-nb0-12-01-du-13-fevrier-2012/view (2017)
https://www.joradp.dz/trv/fcons.pdf
Verified: 2019/09/25
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 50: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Algeria_2008?lang=en (2017);
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 2, 3: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/DZ/algeria-ordonnance-nb0-12-01-du-13-fevrier-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary b . EMB
Comments: Every candidate or political party participating in legislative elections has the right to challenge the voting process by lodging an appeal before the Constitutional Court within forty-eight (48) hours after the announcement of the results.
For the election of members of the Communal People's Assemblies and wilayas, every voter has the right to challenge the lawfulness of the voting process by filing a claim in the polling station where he voted.
This claim is recorded in the minutes of the polling station where the elector has cast his ballot and sent to the Election Commission of wilaya.
The electoral commission of wilaya adjudicates on claims submitted to it and pronounces its decision within a maximum of ten (10) days.
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 165, 166: http://www.parliament.am/library/norelectoral%20law/aljir.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
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
Comments:
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 149 - 159:
https://www.joradp.dz/trv/fcons.pdf
Verified: 2019/09/25
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The legislature determines national expenditures.
Source: Constitution, art. 122 (12): https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Algeria_2008?lang=en (2017);
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 149 - 159: https://www.joradp.dz/trv/fcons.pdf
Décret présidentiel n° 12-68 du 18 Rabie El Aouel 1433 correspondant au 11 février 2012 fixant l'organisation et le fonctionnement de la commission nationale de supervision des élections, art. 16: http://www.ambdz.tn/AConsulter/pdf/8%20decret%20presidentiel%2012-68.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
a . The President c . The legislature
Comments: The electoral commission shall draft, at the end of each electoral process, an activity report and submit it to the President of the Republic.
Source: Constitution, art. 122 (12): https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Algeria_2008?lang=en (2017);
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 149 - 159: https://www.joradp.dz/trv/fcons.pdf
Décret présidentiel n° 12-68 du 18 Rabie El Aouel 1433 correspondant au 11 février 2012 fixant l'organisation et le fonctionnement de la commission nationale de supervision des élections, art. 15: http://www.ambdz.tn/AConsulter/pdf/8%20decret%20presidentiel%2012-68.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
c . For an unspecified period
Comments: The national election management authority is composed of public servants of the Ministry of Interior.
Source: Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gov.dz/Dynamics/frmItem.aspx?html=10&s=24 (2013)
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 149 - 159, 168-187: http://www.joradp.dz/JO2000/2012/001/F_Pag.htm (2013);
Décret présidentiel n° 12-68 du 18 Rabie El Aouel 1433 correspondant au 11 février 2012 fixant l'organisation et le fonctionnement de la commission nationale de supervision des élections: http://www.interieur.gov.dz/Dynamics/frmItem.aspx?html=41&s=23 (2013)
Verified: 2019/09/25
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
a . Governmental
Comments: The Ministry of Interior has overall authority for administration of the elections, though separate political party and magistrates commissions with limited oversight functions are formed for the electoral period.
Source: EU EOM Final Report on the Algerian Legislative Elections of 12 May 2012, p. 12-14: http://www.eueom.eu/files/pressreleases/english/rapport_final_05_08_2012_FR.pdf (2017);
NDI Final Report on Algeria's Legislative Elections of 10 May 2012, p. 16-18: http://www.ndi.org/files/Algeria-Report-Leg-Elections-ENG.pdf (2017);
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 149 - 159, 168-187: http://www.parliament.am/library/norelectoral%20law/aljir.pdf (2017);
Décret présidentiel n° 12-68 du 18 Rabie El Aouel 1433 correspondant au 11 février 2012 fixant l'organisation et le fonctionnement de la commission nationale de supervision des élections: http://www.ambdz.tn/AConsulter/pdf/8%20decret%20presidentiel%2012-68.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
d . Other
Comments: The national election management authority is composed of public servants of the Ministry of Interior.
The Ministry of Interior has overall authority for administration of the elections, though separate political party and magistrates commissions with limited oversight functions are formed for the electoral period.
Source: EU EOM Final Report on the Algerian Legislative Elections of 12 May 2012, p. 12-14: http://www.eueom.eu/files/pressreleases/english/rapport_final_05_08_2012_FR.pdf (2013);
NDI Final Report on Algeria's Legislative Elections of 10 May 2012, p. 16-18: http://www.ndi.org/files/Algeria-Report-Leg-Elections-ENG.pdf (2013);
Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gov.dz/Dynamics/frmItem.aspx?html=10&s=24 (2013);
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 149 - 159, 168-187: http://www.joradp.dz/JO2000/2012/001/F_Pag.htm (2013)
Verified: 2019/09/25
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
e . No Information Available
Comments: The national election management authority is composed of public servants of the Ministry of Interior selected by the president.
Source: EU EOM Final Report on the Algerian Legislative Elections of 12 May 2012, p. 12-14: http://www.eueom.eu/files/pressreleases/english/rapport_final_05_08_2012_FR.pdf (2013);
NDI Final Report on Algeria's Legislative Elections of 10 May 2012, p. 16-18: http://www.ndi.org/files/Algeria-Report-Leg-Elections-ENG.pdf (2013);
Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gov.dz/Dynamics/frmItem.aspx?html=10&s=24 (2013);
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 168-187: http://www.parliament.am/library/norelectoral%20law/aljir.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State i . Other
Comments: The national election management authority is composed of public servants of the Ministry of Interior selected by the president.
Source: EU EOM Final Report on the Algerian Legislative Elections of 12 May 2012, p. 12-14: http://www.eueom.eu/files/pressreleases/english/rapport_final_05_08_2012_FR.pdf (2013);
NDI Final Report on Algeria's Legislative Elections of 10 May 2012, p. 16-18: http://www.ndi.org/files/Algeria-Report-Leg-Elections-ENG.pdf (2013);
Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gov.dz/Dynamics/frmItem.aspx?html=10&s=24 (2013);
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 168-187: http://www.parliament.am/library/norelectoral%20law/aljir.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
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 d . National Government
Comments:
Source: NDI Final Report on Algeria's Legislative Elections of 10 May 2012, p. 21-22: http://www.ndi.org/files/Algeria-Report-Leg-Elections-ENG.pdf (2017);
Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gov.dz/Dynamics/frmCategories.aspx?htmls=13&s=23 (2013)
Verified: 2019/09/25
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: NDI Final Report on Algeria's Legislative Elections of 10 May 2012, p. 21-22: http://www.ndi.org/files/Algeria-Report-Leg-Elections-ENG.pdf (2017);
Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gov.dz/Dynamics/frmCategories.aspx?htmls=13&s=23 (2013)
Verified: 2019/09/25
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:
Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gov.dz/Dynamics/frmCategories.aspx?htmls=13&s=23 (2013)
Verified: 2019/09/25
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 50: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Algeria_2008?lang=en (2017);
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 3: https://www.joradp.dz/trv/fcons.pdf(2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
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: All Algerian nationals who are at least 18 years old and fully enjoy their civil and political rights are eligible to vote.
Source: Constitution, art. 50: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Algeria_2008?lang=en (2017);
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 3: https://www.joradp.dz/trv/fcons.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
c . Local Government Authority
Comments: The electoral lists are prepared and revised in each municipality under the control of an administrative committee consisting of the following election:
- A judge appointed by the president of the court's territorial jurisdiction, President,
- President of the Municipal People's Congress, member,
- The general secretary of the municipality, member,
- Two voters of the municipality, appointed by the president of the commission members.
The commission meets at the seat of the municipality convened by its chairman.
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 15: https://www.joradp.dz/trv/fcons.pdf
Verified: 2019/09/25
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: All Algerians eligible to vote must be registered.
Those who fall under the following will not be registered:
-one who worked against Algeria in the revolution
-one who has been convicted of a crime
-one who is serving a term of imprisonment and falls under Articles 9, 9a and 14 of the Criminal Code
-one who has declared bankruptcy and not yet been rehabilitated
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 4, 6, 7: https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm
Verified: 2019/09/25
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):
e . Minimum number of candidates f . Other
Comments: Party lists should contain a number of candidates equal to the number of seats, plus three alternate candidates per constituency. Party lists must be submitted at least 45 days before the elections. In addition, the lists must contain a minimum number of female candidates as defubed ub Loi organique n 12-03 artile 2
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 84 (2), 91, 93: https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm (2017);
Loi organique n° 12-03 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 fixant les modalités augmentant les chances d'accès de la femme à la représentation dans les assemblées élues, art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/DZ/Algeria-Loi-organique-nb0-12-03-du-12-janvier-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
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 f . Registration j . Other
Comments: Candidates must be Algerian citizens, at least 25 years old, registered at the constituency they wish to represent. They must also have fulfilled any military obligations.
Source: https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm
Verified: 2019/09/25
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: Independent candidates for legislative elections must be supported by at least 400 signatures of voters registered in the electoral roll of their constituency.
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 92, 136: https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments: Registered political parties are entitled to public funding from the state budget. In addition, party lists that received at least twenty percent (20%) of the votes cast may obtain a refund of twenty-five percent (25%) of their campaign expenditure.
Indirect public funding is also available in the form of access to the media and free public space for campaign materials.
Source: Law on Political Parties (Loi organique n° 12-04 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative aux partis politiques), art. 52 (4), 58: http://www.joradp.dz/FTP/JO-FRANCAIS/2012/F2012002.pdf (2013);
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 191, 195, 203, 208: https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
c . Based on current legislative representation e . Other
Comments: Registered political parties are entitled to public funding in proportion to the number of parliamentary seats won. In addition, party lists that received at least twenty percent (20%) of the votes cast may obtain a refund of twenty-five percent (25%) of their campaign expenditure.
Source: Law on Political Parties (Loi organique n° 12-04 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative aux partis politiques), art. 58: https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm (2017);
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 208: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/DZ/Algeria-Loi-organique-nb0-12-03-du-12-janvier-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 203: https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
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:
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 48: https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm
Verified: 2019/09/25
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral): https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm
Verified: 2019/09/25
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 e . As agreed by special committee g . Other (specify)
Comments: All presidential candidates are given equal access to media. Political parties participating in local and legislative elections are given access to the media according to the number of candidates they present.
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 180, 191: https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm
Verified: 2019/09/25
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: NDI Final Report on Algeria's Legislative Elections of 10 May 2012: https://www.ndi.org/sites/default/files/Algeria-Report-Leg-Elections-ENG.pdf (2017)
https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm
Verified: 2019/09/25
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:
b . 2-3 days
Comments: Publication and dissemination of surveys on voting intentions and opinion polls are prohibited 3 days (72 hours) before the election day.
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 194: http://www.parliament.am/library/norelectoral%20law/aljir.pdf (2017)
NDI Final Report on Algeria's Legislative Elections May 10 2012 https://www.ndi.org/sites/default/files/Algeria-Report-Leg-Elections-ENG.pdf (2017)
https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm
Verified: 2019/09/25
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: For the last election the amount was
60,000,000 Algerian Dinars limit in presidential campaigns, 80,000,000 in the second round.
1,000,000 Algerian Dinars limit per candidate in legislative elections.
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 205, 207:
Verified: 2019/09/25
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, art. 7, 77 (10), 174 - 177: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Algeria_2008?lang=en (2017)
https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm
Verified: 2019/09/25
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: A constitutional revision shall be undertaken on the initiative of the President of the Republic. It shall be voted in identical terms by the People's National Assembly and the Council of the Nation in the same conditions as a statutory text. It shall be submitted by referendum to the approval of the people within fifty (50) days of its adoption.
An Act containing a revision of the Constitution which was rejected by the people shall become inoperative.
It cannot be submitted again to the people during the same legislature.
Source: Constitution, art. 174, 175: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Algeria_2008?lang=en (2017)
https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm
Verified: 2019/09/25
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The president may refer issues of national importance to the people through referendum.
Source: Constitution, art. 77 (10), 177: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Algeria_2008?lang=en (2017)
https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm
Verified: 2019/09/25
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments: No provisions in the Constitution
Source: Constitution: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Algeria_2008?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments: No provisions in the Constitution.
Source: Constitution: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Algeria_2008?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2019/09/25
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: No provisions in the Constitution.
Source: Constitution: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Algeria_2008?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/21
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
b . Sometimes binding
Comments: The results of referenda concerning constitutional changes are always binding. Results of referenda concerning issues of national importance are not necessarily binding.
Source: Constitution, art. 7, 77 (10), 174 - 177: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Algeria_2008?lang=en (2017)7
https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm
Verified: 2019/09/25
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: Constitutional changes as well as issues of national importance.
Source: Constitution, art. 77 (10), 174 - 177: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Algeria_2008?lang=en (2017)
https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm
Verified: 2019/09/25
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: No provisions in the constitution
Source: Constitution: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Algeria_2008?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/21
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 e . At mobile polling stations h . By proxy
Comments:
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 27, 30 (2), 34, 41, 53: http://www.parliament.am/library/norelectoral%20law/aljir.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/21
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:
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 9 (2), 54: https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm
Verified: 2019/09/25
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 d . By proxy
Comments:
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 54: https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm
Verified: 2019/09/25
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: c.) By putting a ballot in an envelope.
Source: Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 44: https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm
Verified: 2019/09/25
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