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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
b . No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Comments: One nationwide constituency used to elect 33 members.
Source: "The Faroese Parliament." Brochure (2008). (http://www.logting.fo/files/File/2008/faldari_EN_web.pdf)
Verified: 2012/07/06
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: One nationwide district.
Source: "The Faroese Parliament." Brochure (2008). (http://www.logting.fo/files/File/2008/faldari_EN_web.pdf)
Verified: 2012/07/06
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
a . Legislature (1st chamber)
Comments: The legislature may amend electoral regulations and procedures, as was done in 2007 with the creation of one nationwide constituency.
Source: "The Faroese Parliament." Brochure (2008). (http://www.logting.fo/files/File/2008/faldari_EN_web.pdf)
Verified: 2012/07/06
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
f . Inherited monarchy with a Governor appointed by the Monarch
Comments: The head of state is the Danish monarch, represented by the High Commissioner appointed by the monarch.
Source: CIA World Factbook. (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fo.html)
Verified: 2012/07/06
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
c . Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments: The Prime Minister is confirmed by the Faroese parliament upon nomination by the Speaker. The leader of the majority party or coalition is usually elected Prime Minister.
Source: Parliamentary Act on Home Rule in the Faroe Islands 1994; CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fo.html
Verified: 2012/07/06
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Parliamentary Act on Home Rule in the Faroe Islands 1994; CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fo.html
Verified: 2012/07/06
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: The Faroese Parliament (Løgting) consists of 33 seats serving 4-year terms.
Source: Parliamentary Act on Home Rule in the Faroe Islands 1994; CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fo.html
Verified: 2012/07/06
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: Parliamentary seats are distributed by the d'Hondt method. 33 seats are elected in a single nationwide constituency through a proportional list electoral system.
Source: Election Resources. (http://www.electionresources.org/dk/fo/)
Verified: 2012/07/06
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
b . Separate legislation
Comments: The electoral law governing elections in the Faroe Islands is drawn from the Parliamentary Act on Home Rule in the Faroe Islands. This act, which specifies the structure of Faroese autonomy. While this act provides the backbone for the electoral structure, further regulations are found in the 1978 Faroese General Election Act, as amended.
Source: Parliamentary Act on Home Rule in the Faroe Islands; 1978 Faroese General Election Act, as amended.
Verified: 2012/07/09
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections
Comments: Elections to the Løgting are covered by the national electoral laws.
Source: Parliamentary Act on Home Rule in the Faroe Islands; 1978 Faroese General Election Act, as amended.
Verified: 2012/07/09
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
f . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/07/09
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
e . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/07/09
Electoral Management
Voter Education
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fo.html
Verified: 2010/03/24
Parties and Candidates
Vote Counting
Media and Elections
Direct Democracy
Voting Operations
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