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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
BD002
Question: The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
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
BD004
Question: If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer:
a . Total population
Comments:
Source: Constitution
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
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
BD006
Question: What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s):
m . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
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
ES006
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
l . Other
Comments: The members of the Council serve for six-year terms. The President of the Republic appoints one-third of them from qualified persons in scientific, cultural, professional, economic and social fields. The people's communal assemblies and the people's Wilaya assembly choose the remaining 96 members. Half of the members of the Council, except for its president, are renewed every three years.
Source: Electoral Law, art. 122-123.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/06/07
ES007
Question: If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
Answer:
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
ES008
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s):
c . Regional/provincial level
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, art. 123
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
ES009
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s):
c . Regional or provincial level
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, art. 123
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
ES010
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: www.pogar.org
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
ES012
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
ES014
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
Answer:
b . Specify the percentage:
Comments: b.) 5%
Source: Electoral Law, art. 102
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
ES015
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
ES016
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
ES017
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
ES018
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: a.) Every 5 years
Source: Electoral Law, art. 75
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
ES019
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: The members of the Council serve for 6 year terms. 1\2 of the members of the Council, except for its president are renewed every 3 years.
Source: Electoral Law, art. 122
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
ES020
Question: Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments: The elections take place in one day. The Minister of Interior have the right to extend this period.
Source: Electoral Law, art. 34
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
ES021
Question: Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, art. 34 and 35
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
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
LF002
Question: What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
Answer:
a . January 2000 or later
Comments:
Source: www.pogar.org
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/17
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
LF005
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
Answer:
a . National elections are not held on the same day as regional or local elections
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
LF006
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Presidential elections are not held on the same day as national legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Verified: 2004/07/21
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
LF008
Question: If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 164
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/17
LF009
Question: Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Candidates
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/17
LF010
Question: What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
b . Constitutional (or similar) Court
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/17
LF011
Question: Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
Answer(s):
b . Legislative Committee
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art.119
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/17
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
EM003
Question: The national electoral management body reports to:
Answer(s):
d . A national government department
Comments: d.) Ministry of Interior
Source: www.pogar.org
Verified: 2004/07/21
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
EM007
Question: The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
Answer(s):
e . Governmental appointment
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Verified: 2004/07/21
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
VE004
Question: What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement e . Public meetings
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
VE005
Question: What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement e . Public meetings h . Handouts (printed material)
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
VE006
Question: Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
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
VR003
Question: What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal Incarceration b . Previous Conviction c . Detention h . Other
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, art. 6 and 7
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
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
VR005
Question: What is the registration method for national elections?
Answer:
b . Voters register
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
VR006
Question: How frequently is the voters register updated?
Answer:
c . Periodically (or before each election)
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, art. 16
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
VR007
Question: What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
Answer(s):
a . Links to national population records
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/03/26
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
PC002
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify requirement)
Comments: a) Signature approval of the department responsible of political parties in the Ministry of Interior.
Source: Electoral Law
Verified: 2006/05/08
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
PC004
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship j . Other
Comments: a.) 40 years old
j.) Full politcal and civil rights
Source: Electoral Law, art. 128 and 129.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
PC005
Question: What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship j . Other
Comments: j.) Religion, full political and civil rights. Participation in the November 1954 revolution.
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
PC006
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration b . Detention c . Criminal record i . Unpaid debt
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
PC007
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration b . Detention c . Criminal record i . Unpaid debt l . Multiple Citizenship
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
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
PC009
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify)
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
PC010
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify)
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
PC011
Question: If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify)
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
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
PC013
Question: If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
Answer(s):
a . As related to the election period only
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
PC014
Question: If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
Answer(s):
a . Free media access
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
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
PC016
Question: If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
Answer(s):
b . Election campaign activities
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
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
PC018
Question: If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
Answer(s):
d . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
PC019
Question: Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
c . Prohibition on party funding from foreign sources
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
PC020
Question: Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
i . Other
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
PC021
Question: Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management body
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
Vote Counting
VC001
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
b . Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope)
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC002
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
b . Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope)
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC003
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
b . Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope)
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
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
VC005
Question: What procedures are used in the initial count?
Answer(s):
b . Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box e . Number of ballots reconciled against ballots initially received (minus spoilt and unused) l . Counted by hand
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC006
Question: Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
Answer(s):
e . National level
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC007
Question: At what levels are seats allocated?
Answer(s):
d . National level
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC008
Question: How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
Answer(s):
a . Physically transported
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC009
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
Answer(s):
g . Ballot boxes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC010
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
Answer(s):
d . Transported in boxes sealed with numbered seals h . Accompanied by police or other security personnel
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
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
VC012
Question: If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
Answer:
c . Legislative formula or regulation
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC013
Question: If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC014
Question: If recounted, who conducts the recount?
Answer(s):
a . National Election Management body
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC015
Question: Are preliminary results announced?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC018
Question: How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
Answer:
a . hours:
Comments: 48 hours
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
Media and Elections
ME002
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: http://www.internews.org/arab_media_research/algeria.pdf
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME003
Question: Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: http://www.internews.org/arab_media_research/algeria.pdf
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME004
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: http://www.internews.org/arab_media_research/algeria.pdf
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME005
Question: Which of the following do you believe best describes the print media situation at the national level in your country?
Answer:
c . Competition exists between government newspaper and at least one private newspaper
Comments:
Source: http://www.internews.org/arab_media_research/algeria.pdf
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME006
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private radio stations?
Answer:
c . Less than 30%
Comments: The government has maintained its monopoly over national TV and radio broadcasting. The information code was amended in 1998 to allow for private broadcasting but no licenses have yet been granted.
Source: http://www.internews.org/arab_media_research/algeria.pdf
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME008
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private television stations?
Answer:
c . Less than 30%
Comments: The enormous popularity of satellite television and radio from abroad and the Algerian national televisions loss of viewers is forcing the government to take its first steps towards allowing private broadcasters to become involved in these segments of the media as well.
Source: http://www.internews.org/arab_media_research/algeria.pdf
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME014
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
Answer:
a . Over 60%
Comments: It is estimated that more than 60% of Algerian households have access to European and other Arab channels via the widely available satellite dishes
Source: http://www.internews.org/arab_media_research/algeria.pdf
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME015
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the national level programming of the public radio stations?
Answer:
d . Not applicable: no public radio stations exist
Comments:
Source: http://www.internews.org/arab_media_research/algeria.pdf
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME017
Question: In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
Answer(s):
e . Print media
Comments: e. not lately
Although Algeria's private press is among the most vibrant in the region, press freedom here suffered alarming setbacks in 2003. As pre-election tension rose, the government imposed new constraints on freedom of expression and began a campaign of intimidation, legal harassment, and financial pressure on the independent media. In August 2003, six independent newspapers were suspended (Le Matin, Le Soir d'Algerie, Liberte, L'Expression, El Khabar, and Er-rai), and their journalists, editors, and publishers arrested on charges of defamation. However, by the end of the year all had been released from jail without charge. Although a 1998 amendment to the information code provides for private broadcast ownership, the Algerian government maintains total control over national television and radio.
Source:
Verified: 2006/05/08
ME020
Question: Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Answer:
a . Government
Comments: The Ministry of Information and Culture
Source: Chapters 9&10 of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME021
Question: Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
Answer(s):
e . Government departments
Comments: The Ministry of Information and Culture
Source: Chapters 9&10 of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73.
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME024
Question: What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
a . Law
Comments: Order No. 14-73
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/MediaLaw.asp?UILang=1&CID=25545#c1
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME025
Question: Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
c . Government
Comments: The Ministry of Information and Culture.
Source: Chapters 9&10 of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73 and the Algerian Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME026
Question: What form does the responsibility, if any, of the EMB to regulate media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
a . Placing limits on what the media may report about an election b . Requiring balance in media news coverage of an election c . Placing limits on when the media may report about an election
Comments: The Ministry of Information and Culture
Source: Chapters 9 & 10 of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73 and the Algerian Election Law.
Verified: 2006/05/08
ME027
Question: Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: The Ministry of Information and Culture
Source: Chapters 9&10 of the Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73 and the Algerian Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME028
Question: What form does the authority, if any, of the EMB to enforce remedies or sanctions against the media in case of breach of the rules on media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
a . Enforcement of a right of reply, correction or retraction b . Administrative penalty
Comments: All Algerian media are governed by the Information code (Law No. 90-97, also known as the Information Law) and the various decrees promulgated since the Codes initial enactment on April 3, 1990. The media are also governed by those articles in the Penal Code that set out the penalties for subversive acts and for defamation. Both the Information Code and the Penal Code Articles were last amended in 2001.
Source: Algerian Information and Penal Code
Verified: 2006/04/03
ME029
Question: Do political parties or candidates have a right to have their replies to inaccurate or misleading media coverage published promptly and free of charge?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Algeria Copyright Law Order No. 14-73 and the Algerian Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME030
Question: What is the legal liability of the media if they report unlawful statements by candidates during election campaigns (e.g. defamatory or inflammatory speeches)?
Answer(s):
b . Administrative sanction
Comments: All Algerian media are governed by the Information code (Law No. 90-97, also known as the Information Law) and the various decrees promulgated since the Codes initial enactment on April 3, 1990. The media are also governed by those articles in the Penal Code that set out the penalties for subversive acts and for defamation. Both the Information Code and the Penal Code Articles were last amended in 2001.
Source: Algerian Information and Penal Code
Verified: 2006/04/03
ME031
Question: Have the media or journalists' organisations adopted a code of ethics specific to elections? Please send us a copy.
Answer:
b . No
Comments: Yes, there is a code of ethics but general not related to elections directly.
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/codeethics.asp?UILang=1&CId=158544&CIdLang=1
Code Of Ethics: National Union of Journalists Charter of Personal and Professional Ethics
(Adopted by a conference of Algerian journalists and the National Union of Journalists (SNJ), in Algiers on 13 April, 2000).
Verified: 2006/05/08
ME033
Question: Which body, if any, is responsible for regulating free or paid access of political parties or candidates to the media during election campaigns.
Answer:
b . Other (specify)
Comments: It is covered by the political parties, a probable help from the government, or the candidates salary.
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 190 from the Algerian Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME034
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space to political parties for national election campaigns
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME035
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space to political parties for national election campaigns
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME036
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide political parties with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space to political parties for national election campaigns
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/07
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
ME039
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space for individual candidates during national election campaigns.
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME040
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space for individual candidates during national election campaigns.
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME041
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspaper provide individual candidates (legislative) with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space for individual candidates during national election campaigns.
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME042
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME043
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: No media provide paid broadcast time or printed advertisement space for individual legislative candidates during national election campaigns.
Source: Part 4, Section 1, Articles 172 to 182 from the Algerian Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME044
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: No media provide paid broadcast time or printed advertisement space for individual legislative candidates during national election campaigns.
Source: Part 4, Section 1, Articles 172 to 182 from the Algerian Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME045
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide individual candidates (legislative) with printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: No media provide paid broadcast time or printed advertisement space for individual legislative candidates during national election campaigns.
Source: Part 4, Section 1, Articles 172 to 182 from the Algerian Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME046
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Part 4, Sections 1 & 2, Articles 172 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME047
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space for presidential candidates.
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME048
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space for presidential candidates.
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME049
Question: Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: No media provide free broadcast time or printed advertisement space for presidential candidates.
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME050
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Part 4, Section 2, Articles 184 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME051
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: No media provide paid broadcast time or printed advertisement space for presidential candidates.
Source: Part 4, Section 1, Articles 172 to 182 from the Algerian Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME052
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: No media provide paid broadcast time or printed advertisement space for presidential candidates.
Source: Part 4, Section 1, Articles 172 to 182 from the Algerian Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME053
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: No media provide paid broadcast time or printed advertisement space for presidential candidates.
Source: Part 4, Section 1, Articles 172 to 182 from the Algerian Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/07
ME054
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size and previous performance of candidate's party
Comments:
Source: Part 4, Sections 1 & 2, Articles 172 to 193 from the Algerian Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/07
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
ME061
Question: Which of the following information in reporting the results of opinion polls are required to be disclosed by law?
Answer(s):
a . Person or agency that commissioned the opinion poll b . Geographical coverage c . Characteristics of the sample d . Size of the sample
Comments:
Source: http://www.arabo.com/links/,197,211,202,221,202,199,193,199,202/,200,225,199,207/,199,225,204,210,199,198,209/
Verified: 2005/05/07
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
ME063
Question: Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
Answer(s):
d . No exit polls conducted to date
Comments: No exit polls were mentioned
Source: http://www.arabo.com/links/,197,211,202,221,202,199,193,199,202/,200,225,199,207/,199,225,204,210,199,198,209/
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME064
Question: If exit polls are permitted, when can the results be disseminated via the media?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No exit polls were mentioned
Source: http://www.arabo.com/links/,197,211,202,221,202,199,193,199,202/,200,225,199,207/,199,225,204,210,199,198,209/
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME065
Question: When are the media, by law, allowed to report preliminary election results?
Answer:
c . After all polls close, after official results are available
Comments:
Source: Articles 117 and 167 of the Algerian Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME066
Question: Are the media allowed to project/predict winners before the final results are available?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The Algerian Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME067
Question: What resources does the EMB have for its work with the media?
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify)
Comments: none
Source: The Algerian Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME069
Question: Which of the following has the EMB produced or organised?
Answer(s):
f . None of the above
Comments:
Source: Section 4, Part 1, Articles 172 to 183 of The Algerian Election Law
Verified: 2006/04/03
ME070
Question: Has the EMB provided or facilitated training for journalists in how the electoral process works?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The Algerian Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME074
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments: None because it is for free
Source: Section 4, Part 1, Articles 172 to 183 of The Algerian Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME075
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments: None, because it is for free.
Source: Section 4, Part 1, Articles 172 to 183 of The Algerian Election Law
Verified: 2006/04/03
ME076
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide paid broadcast time or print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments: None, because it is for free.
Source: Section 4, Part 1, Articles 172 to 183 of The Algerian Election Law
Verified: 2006/04/03
ME077
Question: What steps does the EMB take to make sure that it is communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
d . It monitors the media coverage of its own activities.
Comments:
Source: The information Code, 1998
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME078
Question: Which of the following do you judge to be significant barriers to the EMB in communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments: None, because it is well monitored.
Source: The Information Code, 1998.
Verified: 2006/04/03
ME079
Question: Overall, how effective do you judge the EMB's ability to communicate through the media during election campaigns to be?
Answer:
c . Not very effective
Comments: Because it is not very democratic, there is always monitoring by the government.
Source: The Information Code, 1998
Verified: 2005/05/08
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
DD008
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional b . Specific laws/legislation
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law and Articles 7, and 77, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD009
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional b . Specific laws/legislation
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law and Articles 7, and 77, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD100
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD101
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD103
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD104
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD105
Question: Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD106
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD107
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD108
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD109
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD011
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD110
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD111
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD112
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD113
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD115
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD116
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Verified: 2005/05/01
DD117
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Verified: 2005/05/01
DD118
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Verified: 2005/05/01
DD119
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Verified: 2005/05/01
DD012
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD120
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Verified: 2005/05/01
DD121
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Verified: 2005/05/01
DD122
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Verified: 2005/05/01
DD123
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
Verified: 2005/05/01
DD127
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/01
DD015
Question: Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify who)
Comments: Governmental Election Commission
Source: Article 165, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD016
Question: Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Article 165, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD017
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD018
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD019
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD020
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD021
Question: Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD022
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments:
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD023
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments:
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD024
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD025
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD026
Question: Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 165, and 168 to 171, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD027
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s):
k . None
Comments: Not mentioned
Source: Article 7, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD028
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
Answer(s):
k . None
Comments: Not mentioned
Source: Article 7, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD029
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
Answer(s):
k . None
Comments: Not mentioned
Source: Article 7, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD030
Question: Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: Not mentioned
Source: Article 7, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD031
Question: Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
Answer(s):
c . President
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD032
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
d . Legislature
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD033
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
d . Legislature
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD034
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Not mentioned
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD035
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Not mentioned
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD036
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
Answer(s):
c . President
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD037
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
Answer(s):
c . President
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD040
Question: What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
a . Simple majority (>50%)
Comments:
Source: Articles 169 to 171, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD041
Question: What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
a . Simple majority (>50%)
Comments:
Source: Articles 169 to 171, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
a . Always
Comments:
Source: Article 175, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD044
Question: When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer:
a . Always
Comments:
Source: Article 175, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD045
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD046
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD047
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
k . None
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD048
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
k . None
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD049
Question: Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD050
Question: Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD052
Question: Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD053
Question: Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer:
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD054
Question: Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD055
Question: Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD056
Question: Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD058
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD059
Question: Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD061
Question: What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD062
Question: When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD063
Question: Who decides the final ballot text?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD064
Question: Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 174, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD065
Question: Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
Answer(s):
k . Not applicable
Comments: Only the King appoints and dismisses
Source: Article 78, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD068
Question: If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Only the King appoints and dismisses
Source: Article 78, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD069
Question: When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: Only the King appoints and dismisses
Source: Article 78, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD071
Question: Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: Only the King appoints and dismisses
Source: Article 78, Constitution
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD076
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD077
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD078
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD079
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD080
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD081
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD082
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD083
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD085
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD087
Question: Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD088
Question: Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD089
Question: Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD090
Question: Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD091
Question: Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD092
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD093
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD094
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD095
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD096
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD097
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD098
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
DD099
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 168, and 169 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/04/29
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
DD132
Year of introducing Direct Democracy
Question: What year were the first Direct Democracy mechanisms introduced to the legal framework?
Answer:
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA handbook (2008), (http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm)
Verified: 2009/08/17
DD133
Question: What year was the first referendum/initiative held?
Answer:
e . 1961-1980
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA handbook (2008), (http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm)
Verified: 2009/08/17
Voting Operations
VO002
Question: Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: The rules and regulations are found in the Electoral Law.
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
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
VO006
Question: Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
Answer:
a . No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
VO007
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
VO008
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
VO009
Question: Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/05/08
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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