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Boundary Delimitation

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies


Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: For presidential elections, the whole country territory forms one single constituency. For elections to the Senate, each of the fifteen counties forms one constituency. For the House of Representatives the electoral districts are designated by the National Elections Commission.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 1, Art. 1.2 (l), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries


Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): a. "Equality" of population
Comments: Each constituency shall have an approximately equal population of 20,000 or such number of citizens as the legislature shall prescribe in keeping with population growth and movements as revealed by a national census, provided that the total number of electoral constituencies in the Republic shall not exceed one hundred. Immediately following a national census and before the next elections, the Elections Commission shall reapportion the constituencies in accordance with the new population figures so that every constituency shall have as close to the same population as possible; provided, however, that a constituency must be solely within a county
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 80 (d) & (e), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries


Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): e. Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The National Elections Commission
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 1, Art. 1.2 (l), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 80 (e), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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Electoral Systems

ES001

Head of State


Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): a. Head of State is the Head of Government
c. Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President shall be elected by universal adult suffrage of registered voters in the Republic and shall hold office for a term of six years commencing at noon on the third working in January of the year immediately following the elections. No person shall serve as President for more than two terms. The first round shall be determined by an absolute majority of the valid votes cast. If no candidate obtains an absolute majority (fifty percent plus one vote) in the first ballot, a second ballot shall be conducted on the second Tuesday following the announcement of the results of the first ballot. The two candidates who obtain the highest number of valid votes at the first ballot shall be designated to participate in the run-off election and the candidate who obtains the majority of the valid votes cast at the second ballot is elected.
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 50, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 4, Art. 4.1, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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ES002

Head of Government


Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: b. Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President shall be elected by universal adult suffrage of registered voters in the Republic and shall hold office for a term of six years commencing at noon on the third working in January of the year immediately following the elections. No person shall serve as President for more than two terms. The first round shall be determined by an absolute majority of the valid votes cast. If no candidate obtains an absolute majority (fifty percent plus one vote) in the first ballot, a second ballot shall be conducted on the second Tuesday following the announcement of the results of the first ballot. The two candidates who obtain the highest number of valid votes at the first ballot shall be designated to participate in the run-off election and the candidate who obtains the majority of the valid votes cast at the second ballot is elected.
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 50, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 4, Art. 4.1, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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ES003

President


Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 50, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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ES004

Number of Chambers


Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: b. Two chambers
Comments: The legislative power of the Republic shall be vested in the Legislature of Liberia which shall consist of two separate houses: A Senate and a House of Representatives, both of which must pass on all legislation.
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 29, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)


Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): a. Plurality (FPTP)
Comments: Elections to the office of Representative of the Republic of Liberia shall be based on a simple majoritarian system. The candidate with the highest valid votes cast shall be declared the winner.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 4, Art. 4.15 (c), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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ES011
If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
Nationality or ethnic groups - proportion of total seats (%) 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/12/08
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ES013
If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 2, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved:
Nationality or ethnic groups - proportion of total seats (%) 	
Source
No Source
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2009/12/08
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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): a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
d. Regulations or administrative rules
Comments: Regulations issued by the National Elections Commission
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view NEC Guidelines and Regulations, http://www.necliberia.org/document.php?&a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
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LF003

Electoral Law covers


Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
d. Referendums
Comments:
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 4 (A), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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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:
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 3, Art. 3.1, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 77, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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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): b. EMB
Comments: Be the sole judge of all contests relating to the election results, and the accreditation of all successful members who have been duly elected as President, Vice President, Members of the National Legislature, Paramount, Clan and Town Chiefs and City Mayors with their Common Councilmen. Appeal from the decision of the Commission in any election contest shall lie before the Supreme Court taken in accordance with the provisions of this Title relating to election contests.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.9 (q), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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Electoral Management

EM001
Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
Name of Institution: National Elections Commission
Website Address: www.necliberia.org

Source
No Source
Verified
2009/11/05
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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
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: The National Electoral Commission shall conduct all elections for elective public offices including the chieftaincy election and all referenda and declare the results thereof.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.9 (g), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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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
g. Other
Comments: The election expenditure and the recurrent expenditure of the National Elections Commission (including salaries and allowances of the employees) shall be a charge upon the National Revenue of the Republic of Liberia.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 11, Art.11.1, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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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 NEC shall establish a Finance and Audit Committee to oversee spending and provide assurance of regularity and propriety. At the end of each year, the NEC shall publish an annual report and an externally audited set of accounts, which shall relate to its achievements and activities against the annual plan.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 11, Art. 11.3 (b) & 11.4, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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: The members of the National Elections Commission shall hold their office during good behavior for a period of seven (7) years effective as of the date of their appointment.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.2, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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EM011
What are the approximate proportions (%) of total election expenditure for the last national elections devoted to the following?
Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 	
Election Management Body administration 	
Staff/Equipment/Supplies 	
Security 	
Official funding of parties and candidates 	
Voter education 	
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts 	
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs 	
Polling operations 	
Vote tabulation 	
Other 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/11/05
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EM012

Electoral Management model


Question:What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer: b. Independent
Comments: The National Elections Commission of the Republic of Liberia is an autonomous agency of Government, independent of any branch of the Government.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.1 and 2.9, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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EM013

Number of EMB members


Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The National Elections Commission of the Republic of Liberia shall be composed of seven (7) Members, one of whom shall be appointed as Chairman, and another as Co-chairman, respectively; each of the other five (5) Members shall be called Commissioners.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.1, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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EM014

Membership based on


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer: c. Combination of partisanship and expertise
Comments: The Commissioners shall be Liberian citizens and shall not be less than thirty-five (35) years of age. They shall be of good moral character, and no two (2) Commissioners shall be from the same county. No Commissioner, election officer or any employee of the Commission shall be a member, or an affiliate of any political party, or of an association or organization; nor shall any Commissioner, election officer or any employee of the Commission canvass for any elective public office directly or indirectly.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.3 & 2.5, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): a. Head of State
e. Legislature
Comments: The President shall nominate and, with the consent of the Senate, appoint and commission the Chairman, Co-chairman and other Members of the Commission.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.2, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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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
c. Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments:
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 4, Art. 4.4, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view; Official Website for the National Electoral Commission of Liberia, http://www.necliberia.org/page_info.php?&7d5f44532cbfc489b8db9e12e44eb820=MjE%3D (2017) The Carter Center, Final Report on the 2011 National Elections in Liberia, p. 25: http://www.cartercenter.org/resources/pdfs/news/peace_publications/election_reports/liberia2011-finalrpt.pdf (2013); EISA Interim Statement of the Election Observer Mission to the Liberia Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives Elections of 11 October 2011, p. 5: http://www.eisa.org.za/PDF/eomli201110.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2024/10/25
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VE002

Frequency of voter education programs


Question:At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer: a. Continuously
Comments:
Source: Official Website of Liberian National Elections Commission (2017),http://www.necliberia.org/page_info.php?&7d5f44532cbfc489b8db9e12e44eb820=MjE%3D The Carter Center, Final Report on the 2011 National Elections in Liberia, p. 25: http://www.cartercenter.org/resources/pdfs/news/peace_publications/election_reports/liberia2011-finalrpt.pdf (2013); EISA Interim Statement of the Election Observer Mission to the Liberia Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives Elections of 11 October 2011, p. 5: http://www.eisa.org.za/PDF/eomli201110.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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
d. Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments:
Source: Official Website of Liberian National Elections Commission (2017),http://www.necliberia.org/page_info.php?&7d5f44532cbfc489b8db9e12e44eb820=MjE%3D The Carter Center, Final Report on the 2011 National Elections in Liberia, p. 25: http://www.cartercenter.org/resources/pdfs/news/peace_publications/election_reports/liberia2011-finalrpt.pdf (2013); EISA Interim Statement of the Election Observer Mission to the Liberia Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives Elections of 11 October 2011, p. 5: http://www.eisa.org.za/PDF/eomli201110.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 77 (b), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
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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
d. Naturalization
Comments:
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 3(A), Art. 3.1, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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 Elections Commission, pursuant to authority granted it by Article 89 of the 1986 Liberian Constitution as well as Section 2.9 of the New Elections Law (1986), hereby adopts and issues the following woter Registration Regulations. 2.1 These Regulations shall apply to all Voter Registration conducted by the National Elections Commission. 2.2 These regulations shall not be construed to limit additional requirements imposed by any provisions of the New Elections Law and/or relevant decisional law.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.9, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view https://www.necliberia.org/pg_img/2023_Voter_Registration_Regulations_20221007.pdf
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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: b. No
Comments:
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 3, Art. 3.1, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view; The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 77 (b), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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): b. Deposit requirement (specify amount)
f. Other
Comments: No association shall function as a political party unless the association meets the minimum registration requirements laid down by the Elections Commission. Requirements include the filing of the association's constitution, a detailed list of the names and addresses of the association and its offices, as well as being open t every citizen of Liberia; its headquarters being situated in the capital of the Republic. The emblem, name, objective... According to the NEC guidelines, associations must also pay a nonrefundable processing fee of One Thousand Eight Hundred United States Dollar (US$1,800.00) or its equivalent in Liberian Dollars to the Commission.
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 79, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view; National Elections Commission, Regulations and Guidelines Relating to Political Parties and Independent Candidates (2017), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/NEC_Revised_Guidelines_Final_Printed_Version_2017.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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: 500 from 12 of 15 counties
Source: Samuel B. Cole Director of Civic and Voter Education NEC - Liberia [email protected]
Verified: 2008/05/13
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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
d. Residence
j. Other
Comments: Liberian citizens who have attained the age of 25 years, are domiciled in the county or constituency to be represented no less than one year prior to the time of the election and are taxpayers are eligible to stand for elections to the House of Representatives.
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 30, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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
c. Country of birth
f. Registration
Comments:
Source: Samuel B. Cole Director of Civic and Voter Education NEC - Liberia [email protected]
Verified: 2008/05/13
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PC008

Independent candidates


Question:Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s): e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: Any Liberian citizen who is an eligible voter and meets the requirements for any elective public office shall have the right to participate in any general, special or by-election as an independent candidate by submitting to the Commission a declaration of Intent Letter, signed by him or her.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 4, Art. 4.5 (5), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view;National Elections Commission, Regulations and Regulations relating to Political Parties and Independent Candidates, Chapter IV, Section 1 (a) (February 2017), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/NEC_Revised_Guidelines_Final_Printed_Version_2017.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
Verified: 2024/10/25
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PC012

Public funding of parties


Question:Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s): a. No
d. Other
Comments: Political parties and candidates shall not utilise public resources for campaign activities except state resources that are made available to all candidates and political parties for the election; are generally available to the public and are provided on the same terms as to the public; or are related to providing security staff or security services.
Source: National Elections Commission, Campaign Finance Regulations, Art. 8 (May 2016), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/4%20Campaign%20Finance%20Regulations.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
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PC015


Question:What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s): a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
e. Other
Comments: Political parties and candidates shall not utilise public resources for campaign activities except state resources that are made available to all candidates and political parties for the election.
Source: National Elections Commission, Campaign Finance Regulations, Art. 8 (May 2016), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/4%20Campaign%20Finance%20Regulations.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
Verified: 2024/10/25
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PC017


Question:Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: As herein after provided, any citizen(s), political party, association or organization, being of Liberian nationality or origin, shall have the right to contribute to the funds and election expenses of any political party or candidate; such contribution shall be accompanied by filing with the commission such information as the source; the date of the remittance;the amount of such contribution and such other information necessary or required by the Commission. No corporate or business organization and labour union may contribute to the funds or the election expenses of any political party or any independent candidate, and any Contribution made in violation of this provision shall, by the Commission, be declared forfeited.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 7, Art. 7.1, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view;National Elections Commission, Campaign Finance Regulations, Art. 6 - 8 (May 2016), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/4%20Campaign%20Finance%20Regulations.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 4, Art. 4.12, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
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VC011

When are ballots recounted?


Question:Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s): d. By request
Comments: There is no specific legal framework regulating recounts. However, during the 2011 elections, the National Elections Commission examined complaints requesting recounts and conducted ten recounts.
Source: The Carter Center, Final Report on the 2011 National Elections in Liberia, p. 40-42: http://www.cartercenter.org/resources/pdfs/news/peace_publications/election_reports/liberia2011-finalrpt.pdf (2013)
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VC016
If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
hours: 	
days: 	
weeks: 	
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2013/01/08
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Media and Elections

ME009


Question:In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
Answer(s): b. Private radio
d. Private television
e. Print media
Comments: apart from the New Liberia Newspaaper, there are a few other newspapeers that do not behave independent as they professed. they are what we call 'sympathetic of government'. thats someone or the proprietor is a friend of the power that be. MR. GIBSON W. JERUE, EDITOR OF THE ANALYST NEWSPAPER
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/26
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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): h. No information available
i. Not applicable
Comments: Political parties are not entitled to free broadcast time. No later information available.
Source: EISA Interim Statement of the Election Observer Mission to the Liberia Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives Elections of 11 October 2011, p. 4: http://www.eisa.org.za/PDF/eomli201110.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2024/10/25
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ME038
What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Amount (Euros) 	
The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising 	X
Source
Samuel B. Cole Director of Civic and Voter Education NEC - Liberia [email protected]
Verified
2013/01/08
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ME056
What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
....... 	
There are no laws in this regard 	yes
Source
No Source
Verified
2013/01/08
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ME057
What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
......... 	
The law does not specify any limits 	yes
Source
No Source
Verified
2013/01/08
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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: The Carter Center, Final Report on the 2011 National Elections in Liberia, p. 26, 70, 80: http://www.cartercenter.org/resources/pdfs/news/peace_publications/election_reports/liberia2011-finalrpt.pdf (2013); EISA Interim Statement of the Election Observer Mission to the Liberia Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives Elections of 11 October 2011, p. 4: http://www.eisa.org.za/PDF/eomli201110.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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: h. Not applicable
Comments: There are no specific legal provisions regulating this matter.
Source:
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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 regulating this matter.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 7, Art. 7.3, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view National Elections Commission, Campaign Finance Regulations, Art. 9 (May 2016), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/4%20Campaign%20Finance%20Regulations.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 30, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view National Electoral Commission, Referendum Regulations (May 2016), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/8%20Referendum%20Regulations.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
Verified: 2024/10/25
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DD003

Mandatory referendums (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: The Constitution may be amended whenever a proposal by either (1) two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of the Legislature or (2) a petition submitted to the Legislature, by not fewer than 10,000 citizens which receives the concurrence of two-thirds of the membership of bout Houses of Legislature, is ratified by two-thirds of the registered voters, voting in a referendum conducted by the Elections Commission not sooner than one year after the action of the Legislature.
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 91, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
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DD004

Optional referendums (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 91 & 92, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
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DD005

Citizens' Initiatives (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: The Constitution may be amended whenever a proposal by either (1) two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of the Legislature or (2) a petition submitted to the Legislature, by not fewer than 10,000 citizens which receives the concurrence of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of the Legislature, is ratified by two-thirds of the registered voters, voting in a referendum conducted by the Elections Commission not sooner than one year after the action of the Legislature.
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 91 & 92, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
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DD007


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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
c. Regulations
Comments: 1.provision is supposed to be made in the Constitution and the CPA 2. depending on the specific situation, other regulation instruments might be evoked MR. BOBBY W. LIVINGSTONE- INFORMATION OFFICER OF THE IEC OF LIBERIA
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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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): e. Not applicable
Comments: MR. BOBBY W. LIVINGSTONE- INFORMATION OFFICER OF THE IEC OF LIBERIA
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD010


Question:What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s): d. Other
Comments: NONE MR. BOBBY W. LIVINGSTONE- INFORMATION OFFICER OF THE IEC OF LIBERIA
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD100


Question:What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s): a. Ban on paid signature collectors
b. Ban on payment per signature
d. Requirement for signature collectors to identify if they are paid or volunteers
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD101


Question:What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
Answer(s): a. Ban on paid signature collectors
b. Ban on payment per signature
d. Requirement for signature collectors to identify if they are paid or volunteers
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD102


Question:What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
Answer: b. Sample of signatures checked
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD103


Question:What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s): b. Sample of signatures checked
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD104


Question:What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
Answer: b. Sample of signatures checked
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD105


Question:Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
Answer(s): a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD109


Question:What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
Answer(s): a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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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): d. Other
Comments: d. NONE MR. BOBBY W. LIVINGSTONE- INFORMATION OFFICER OF THE IEC OF LIBERIA
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD110


Question:What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
Answer(s): a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD111


Question:What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
Answer(s): a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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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): d. Other
Comments: NONE MR. BOBBY W. LIVINGSTONE- INFORMATION OFFICER OF THE IEC OF LIBERIA
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD124
If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
  	
Not applicable 	no free media access
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/10/23
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DD125


Question:Is the government permitted to campaign either in favour of or against any specific outcome to a referendum, initiatives or recall vote?
Answer(s): a. Yes
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD127


Question:What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
Answer: d. None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD013
When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level? Date (yyyy)
Mandatory referendum 	January 6, 1986
Optional referendum 	January 6, 1986
Citizens' initiative 	January 6, 1986
Agenda initiative 	January 6, 1986
Recall 	1986
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/10/23
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DD014
When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
Mandatory referendum 	06/1/1986
Optional referendum 	06/1/1986
Citizens' initiative 	06/1/1986
Agenda initiative 	06/1/1986
Recall 	06/1/1986
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/10/23
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DD015


Question:Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
Answer(s): a. Government (specify department)
b. Independent electoral commission
c. President
d. Legislature
Comments: IEC is an independent body commissioned by the president and approved by the legislature
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD016


Question:Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: suppose to be in the act establishing the IEC.
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD017


Question:Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer: d. Not applicable
Comments: within the preas....... of the constitution is it stated that the power is inherent in the people, who if the so deem may alts.... then government
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD018


Question:Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer: d. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD019


Question:Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer: a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD020


Question:Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer: d. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD021


Question:Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer: d. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD022


Question:Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer: c. No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD023


Question:Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer: c. No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD024


Question:Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer: a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD025


Question:Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer: c. No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD026


Question:Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer: c. No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD027


Question:What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s): a. Constitutional amendments
c. Transfer of authority to international bodies
d. National sovereignity, national self-determination
Comments: the appication of referenda are more mandatory for the specific constitutional ammendment
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD028


Question:What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
Answer(s): i. Other public policy issues
Comments: legislative powers (constitution)
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD029


Question:Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
Answer(s): k. None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD031


Question:Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
Answer(s): a. Government
c. President
d. Legislative majority
e. Registered electors
Comments: depending on the source
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD032


Question:Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s): a. Government (specify department)
c. President
d. Legislature
e. Registered electors
Comments: the legislature has the power to do so generally
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD033


Question:Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
Answer(s): b. Independent electoral commission
Comments:
Source:
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DD034


Question:Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s): a. The title of the proposal
b. The numbers of the articles or paragraphs of the legal instruments to which changes are proposed
c. An explanatory text
d. The full text of the proposal
e. Other (specify)
Comments: legislative procedure
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD035


Question:Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
Answer(s): a. The title of the proposal
b. The numbers of the articles or paragraphs of the legal instruments to which changes are proposed
c. An explanatory text
d. The full text of the proposal
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD036


Question:Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
Answer(s): b. Independent electoral commission
d. Legislature
Comments: New Electoral Law and Constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD037


Question:Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
Answer(s): b. Independent electoral commission
d. Legislature
Comments: New Electoral Law and Constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD038
What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
Turnout quorum 	yes
Approval quorum 	yes
No quorum required 	
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/10/23
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DD039
What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
Turnout quorum 	
Approval quorum 	
No quorom required 	yes
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/10/23
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DD040


Question:What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
Answer(s): a. Simple majority (>50%)
b. Qualified majority (specify % below)
Comments: constitution and legislative law
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD041


Question:What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
Answer(s): a. Simple majority (>50%)
b. Qualified majority (specify % below)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD042


Question:In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election? Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
Answer(s): c. Postal voting
d. Overseas voting
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD043


Question:When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer: a. Always
Comments: Constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD044


Question:When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer: a. Always
Comments: Constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD045


Question:Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s): a. Constitutional amendments
b. Legislative proposals
c. Other (specify)
Comments: For the removal of public servants Constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD046


Question:Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s): a. Constitutional amendments
b. Legislative proposals
c. Other (specify)
Comments: For the removal of public servants constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD047


Question:Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
Answer(s): b. Adoption of international treaties
c. Transfer of authority
e. Conflict between constitutional organs
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
i. Other public policy issues
Comments: constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD048


Question:Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
Answer(s): j. Other (specify)
Comments: not available
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD049


Question:Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s): a. A number of individuals
b. Registered committee/organisation
Comments: constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD050


Question:Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s): a. A number of individuals
b. Registered committee/organisation
Comments: constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD051


Question:What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
Answer(s): a. Proposed title
b. General explanation of purpose
c. Full proposed text
d. Other (specify)
Comments: Association Law/ constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD052


Question:Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s): a. Proponents of the initiative
Comments:
Source:
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DD053


Question:Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer: b. The agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms (specify)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD054


Question:Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
Answer(s): a. Inconsistency with proposed content
b. Commercial statement
c. Discriminatory or inflammatory statements
d. Excessive length
e. Incomprehensibility
f. More than one subject area
Comments: constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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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): b. Drafting actual text for legal measure
Comments:
Source:
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DD056


Question:Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
Answer(s): a. An automatic check is part of the initiative process
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD057


Question:If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
Answer(s): d. Legislature
e. Judiciary
Comments: constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD058


Question:If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
Answer(s): c. After its submission but before the vote on the initiative
Comments: constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD059


Question:Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s): a. Government
b. Independent electoral commission
c. President
d. Legislature
e. Registered electors
Comments: constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD060


Question:At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
Answer(s): a. After the initiative is initially registered
Comments: constitution
Source:
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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): b. To accept one proposal only
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD063


Question:Who decides the final ballot text?
Answer(s): b. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
c. Legislature
d. Judiciary
Comments: constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD064


Question:Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
Answer: a. Within a certain time limit (specify)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD065


Question:Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
Answer(s): a. Members of the national legislature
b. President
c. Other national level elected executive positions
d. National level appointed executive positions
e. Members of provincial / local legislature bodies
f. Governors, Mayors or equivalent
g. Other provincial/local level elected executive positions
h. Provincial/local level appointed executive positions
i. Elected judges
Comments: constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD066


Question:What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
Answer(s): a. Political or policy grounds
b. Indictment
c. Conviction
d. Moral turpitude
Comments: constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD068


Question:If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
Answer: a. Within a certain time limit (specify)
Comments: constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD069


Question:When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
Answer: b. Separately and subsequently
Comments: constitution
Source:
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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: constitution
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD072
How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)? Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Fixed number 	
Proportion of the electorate 	
Proportion of the vote at the most recent election 	
Other (specify) 	
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
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2009/10/23
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DD073
How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a rejective referendum (optional)? Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Fixed number 	
Proportion of the electorate 	
Proportion of the vote at the most recent election 	
Other (specify) 	
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
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2009/10/23
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DD074
How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a citizens' initiative? Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Fixed number 	
Proportion of the electorate 	
Proportion of the vote at the most recent election 	
Other (specify) 	
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/10/23
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DD075
How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an agenda initiative? Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Fixed number 	
Proportion of the electorate 	
Proportion of the vote at the most recent election 	
Other (specify) 	
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/10/23
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DD080


Question:What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s): d. None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD081


Question:What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s): d. None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD082


Question:What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s): d. None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD083


Question:What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s): d. None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD084
How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a recall? Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Fixed number 	
Proportion of the electorate 	
Proportion of the vote at the most recent election 	
Other (specify) 	
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/10/23
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DD087


Question:Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s): a. Anywhere
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD088


Question:Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s): a. Anywhere
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD089


Question:Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
Answer(s): a. Anywhere
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD090


Question:Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
Answer(s): a. Anywhere
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD091


Question:Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
Answer(s): a. Anywhere
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD097


Question:What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s): a. Ban on paid signature collectors
b. Ban on payment per signature
d. Requirement for signature collectors to identify if they are paid or volunteers
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD098


Question:What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s): a. Ban on paid signature collectors
b. Ban on payment per signature
d. Requirement for signature collectors to identify if they are paid or volunteers
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD099


Question:What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s): a. Ban on paid signature collectors
b. Ban on payment per signature
d. Requirement for signature collectors to identify if they are paid or volunteers
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/09/30
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DD129


Question:Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer: a. Always binding
Comments: Each proposed constitutional amendment shall be ratified if it receives the approval of two-third of registered voters, voting in the Referendum.
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 91, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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: a. Constitutional changes only
Comments:
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 91, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view National Electoral Commission, Referendum Regulations (May 2016), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/8%20Referendum%20Regulations.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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: Voters shall vote only in the voting precinct of the electoral district for which he/she is registered. A person must register to vote at a voter registration center established by the NEC for the place where he or she ordinarily resides and must vote at the polling place established by NEC for voters registered at that center.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Art. 31 and 5.2, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
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VO004

Voting outside the country is permitted for


Question:Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s): a. Outside the country voting is not permitted
Comments: Voting outside of the country is not strictly prohibited, but it is not provided for within the electoral law and does not transpire.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Art. 31 and 5.2, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
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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): h. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/10/25
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VO010
Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Yes, the maximum capacity is: 	
No 	
Source
No Source
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2017/10/02
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VO011

Voting method


Question:How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s): a. Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Art. 5.7, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
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VO012
How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
The smallest polling station: 	
The largest polling station: 	
Average per polling station: 	
Source
No Source
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2017/10/02
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