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Boundary Delimitation

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies


Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: For elections of deputies to the National People's Assembly, there are 29 multi-member electoral constituencies, of which 27 are in the national territory and 2 are electoral constituencies abroad.
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 109: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012); Constitution, art. 77: http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/constituicao/constituicaoguine.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries


Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): i. No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 109: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012); Constitution, art. 77: http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/constituicao/constituicaoguine.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries


Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): a. Legislature (1st chamber)
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 109: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012); Constitution, art. 77: http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/constituicao/constituicaoguine.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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Electoral Systems

ES001

Head of State


Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): c. Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President is elected by an absolute majority of the valid votes cast. If no candidate obtains the absolute majority, there will be, within 21 days, a second round, among the two candidates that obtained the highest number of votes.
Source: Constitution, art. 62, 63, 64: http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/constituicao/constituicaoguine.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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ES002

Head of Government


Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
Comments: The Prime Minister is nominated by the President of the Republic in accordance with the electoral results and after consulting with political parties represented in the National People's Assembly.
Source: Constitution, art. 98: http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/constituicao/constituicaoguine.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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ES003

President


Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 62 - 72: http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/constituicao/constituicaoguine.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/06
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ES004

Number of Chambers


Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: The National People's Assembly
Source: Constitution, art. 76: http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/constituicao/constituicaoguine.pdf (2012)
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)


Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): g. List Proportional Representation
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 115: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012); Constitution, art. 77, 78 (2): http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/constituicao/constituicaoguine.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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Legislative Framework

LF001

Status of Electoral Law


Question:What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s): b. Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012); Law No. 2/98 on voter Registration ("Lei do Recenseamento Eleitoral"): http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/legislacao/lei-do-recenseamento-eleitoral/ (2012); Law No. 2/91 on Political Parties ("Lei quadro dos Partidos Políticos"): http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/legislacao/lei-quadro-dos-partidos-politicos/ (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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LF003

Electoral Law covers


Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
Comments: Presidential and Legislative Elections
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 1: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting


Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments: The exercise of the right to vote is considered a civic duty.
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 4: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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LF007

Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)


Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): a. Judiciary
Comments: The Supreme Court of Justice
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 137: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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Electoral Management

EM002

Responsibility of national EMB


Question:Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s): a. National level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: The National Electoral Commission organizes and supervises the presidential, legislative and municipal elections, as well as the referenda.
Source: Law of 12 December 2009 on the National Electoral Commission, art. 11 (e): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_da_cne.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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EM004

EMB budget determined by


Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): c. The legislature
Comments: The budget of the National Electoral Commission is included in the Annual State Budget.
Source: Law of 12 December 2009 on the National Electoral Commission, art. 18 (1): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_da_cne.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by


Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): g. Other
Comments: The National Electoral Commission has financial and administrative autonomy in the implementation of its budget.
Source: Law of 12 December 2009 on the National Electoral Commission, art. 18 (2): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_da_cne.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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EM006

Term of EMB members


Question:The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer: b. For a specified number of years
Comments: For a term of 4 years.
Source: Law of 12 December 2009 on the National Electoral Commission, art. 3 (1): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_da_cne.pdf (2012)
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EM012

Electoral Management model


Question:What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer: b. Independent
Comments:
Source: Law of 12 December 2009 on the National Electoral Commission, art. 1, 18 (2): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_da_cne.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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EM013

Number of EMB members


Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The National Electoral Commission consists of: a) An Executive Director; b) A representative of the President; c) A representative of the Government; d) A representative of each of the parties or coalition of parties for legislative elections. e) A representative of the National Council of Social Communication; f) A representative of each presidential candidate for presidential elections.
Source: Law of 12 December 2009 on the National Electoral Commission, art. 2 (1, 3): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_da_cne.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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EM014

Membership based on


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer: b. Expertise
Comments: Candidates for the positions of President and Executive Director of the National Electoral Commission must be nationals with recognized capacity and preferably Judges of Appeal.
Source: Law of 12 December 2009 on the National Electoral Commission, art. 2 (1, 3), 3 (2): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_da_cne.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): a. Head of State
c. Executive
e. Legislature
g. Political parties
Comments: The members of the Executive Secretary are elected by two thirds of the Members of the National People's Assembly. The National Electoral Commission consists of: a) An Executive Director; b) A representative of the President; c) A representative of the Government; d) A representative of each of the parties or coalition of parties. e) A representative of the National Council of Social Communication; f) A representative of each presidential candidate.
Source: Law of 12 December 2009 on the National Electoral Commission, art. 2 (1, 3), 3 (1): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_da_cne.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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Voter Education

VE001

Information campaigns performed by


Question:Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s): a. National Electoral Management Body
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 42: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012); Law of 12 December 2009 on the National Electoral Commission, art. 11 (j): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_da_cne.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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VE002

Frequency of voter education programs


Question:At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer: b. Election time only
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 42: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012); Law of 12 December 2009 on the National Electoral Commission, art. 11 (j): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_da_cne.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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VE003

National civic education


Question:Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s): b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 42: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012); Law of 12 December 2009 on the National Electoral Commission, art. 11 (j): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_da_cne.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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Voter Registration

VR001

Voting age


Question:What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer: c. 18
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 7 (1): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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VR002

Other voting requirements


Question:Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s): a. Citizenship
e. Other
Comments: e) Full possession of civil and political rights.
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 7 (1): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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VR004

Authority responsible for voter registration


Question:Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer: d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The National Electoral Commission is in charge of supervising and overseeing voter registration. Voter registration is carried out by Voter Registration Commissions, which work in cooperation and under the supervision of the National Electoral Commission.
Source: Law of 12 December 2009 on the National Electoral Commission, art. 11 (a, b): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_da_cne.pdf (2012); Law No. 2/98 on Voter Registration ("Lei do Recenseamento Eleitoral"), art. 10: http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/legislacao/lei-do-recenseamento-eleitoral/ (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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VR008

Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?


Question:Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: The registration of voters in the Electoral Roll is obligatory.
Source: Law of 12 December 2009 on the National Electoral Commission, art. 64 (c): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_da_cne.pdf (2012); Law No. 2/98 on Voter Registration ("Lei do Recenseamento Eleitoral"), art. 2, 3: http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/legislacao/lei-do-recenseamento-eleitoral/ (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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Parties and Candidates

PC001

Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)


Question:What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): c. Regional distribution requirement
e. Minimum number of candidates
f. Other
Comments: Political Parties or Coalitions must submit an application form accompanied by the list of candidates to the Supreme Court of Justice. The party lists must contain a number of candidates equal to the number of seats available in their respective constituencies and at least one alternate for each candidate.
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 116, 122, 127: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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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
j. Other
Comments: All voters over 21 years old in full possession of their civil and political rights are eligible to stand for elections to the National People's Assembly.
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 9 (1), 113: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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PC008

Independent candidates


Question:Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s): b. In presidential elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 97 (1-b), 98, 99: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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PC012

Public funding of parties


Question:Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s): b. Direct
c. Indirect
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 37: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012); Law No. 2/91 on Political Parties ("Lei quadro dos Partidos Políticos"), art. 22, 23, 26: http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/legislacao/lei-quadro-dos-partidos-politicos/ (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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PC015


Question:What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s): c. Based on current legislative representation
d. Based on number of candidates put forward in present election
Comments: Annual subsidies to political parties shall be distributed according to the number of their elected members. State contributions to electoral campaigns shall be distributed according to the electoral representation of each party.
Source: Law No. 2/91 on Political Parties ("Lei quadro dos Partidos Políticos"), art. 22, 23: http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/legislacao/lei-quadro-dos-partidos-politicos/ (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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PC017


Question:Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 45: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012); Law No. 2/91 on Political Parties ("Lei quadro dos Partidos Políticos"), art. 22, 24: http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/legislacao/lei-quadro-dos-partidos-politicos/ (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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Vote Counting

VC004

Votes are sorted/counted at


Question:Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer: a. The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 76, 77, 78: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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VC011

When are ballots recounted?


Question:Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s): a. Never recounted
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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Media and Elections

ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time


Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 36, 37: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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ME059

Television debates


Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): d. No information available
Comments:
Source:
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.


Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: a. 1 day
Comments: It prohibited the dissemination of results of opinion polls or surveys one day before the elections.
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 32: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: b. No
Comments: There are no specific legal provisions in this regard.
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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Direct Democracy

DD002

Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 85 (b): http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/constituicao/constituicaoguine.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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DD003

Mandatory referendums (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 85 (b): http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/constituicao/constituicaoguine.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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DD004

Optional referendums (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 85 (b): http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/constituicao/constituicaoguine.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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DD005

Citizens' Initiatives (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/constituicao/constituicaoguine.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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DD006

Agenda Initiatives (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/constituicao/constituicaoguine.pdf (2012)
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DD007


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/constituicao/constituicaoguine.pdf (2012)
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DD129


Question:Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer: d. No information available
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 85 (b): http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/constituicao/constituicaoguine.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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DD130


Question:Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer: d. No information available
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 85 (b): http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/constituicao/constituicaoguine.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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DD131


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: http://www.anpguinebissau.org/leis/constituicao/constituicaoguine.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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Voting Operations

VO003

Electors vote at


Question:Where can electors vote?
Answer(s): a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 65: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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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: Voting outside the country only for legislative elections.
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 7 (2): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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VO005

Locations for voting outside of the country


Question:If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s): a. Embassies
b. Consulates
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 61: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/24
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VO011

Voting method


Question:How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s): a. Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 71: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
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