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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
b . No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Comments: The country is divided into 19 constituencies. Each county constitutes a constituency.
Source: The Election Act (Representation of the People Act)of 28 June 2002, Ch. 11, Art. 11-1.
Verified: 2017/06/07
BD002
Question: The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: Each county constitutes a constituency.
Source: Electoral Law Ch. 11, Art 1.
Verified: 2006/12/11
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: Each county constitutes a constituency.
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 11, Art. 11-1.
Verified: 2017/05/19
BD004
Question: If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer:
g . Not applicable
Comments: Each county constitutes a constituency.
Source: Electoral Law Ch. 11, Art 1.
Verified: 2006/12/11
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: Each county constitutes a constituency. Specific provisions on the division of the Realm into constituencies shall be determined by law.
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 11, Art. 11-1
Constitution, Art 57 (6)
Verified: 2017/05/19
BD006
Question: What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s):
m . Not applicable
Comments: Each county constitutes a constituency.
Source: Electoral Law Ch. 11, Art 1.
Verified: 2006/12/11
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
g . Inherited monarchy
Comments: The Head of State is the hereditary monarch. The Executive Power is vested in the King.
Source: Constitution(last amended May 2014), Art.3.
Verified: 2017/05/19
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: Constitution (Art. 12): The King himself chooses a Council from among Norwegian citizens who are entitled to vote. This Council shall consist of a Prime Minister and at least seven other Members.
Constitution (Art. 15): Any person who holds a seat in the Council of State has the duty to submit his application to resign once the Storting has passed a vote of no confidence against that Member of the Council of State or against the Council of State as a whole.
The King is bound to grant such an application to resign.
The leader of the majority party or coalition is usually appointed Prime Minister by the Monarch with the approval of the Parliament.
Source: Constitution(last amended May 2014), Art. 12, Art. 15.
Verified: 2017/05/19
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution(last amended May 2014), Art. 3:
Verified: 2017/05/19
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: Constitution, Art. 49: The people exercise the Legislative Power through the Storting.
Source: Constitution(last amended May 2014) , Art. 49
Verified: 2017/05/19
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: Constitution Art 59: The election of representatives of constituencies is based on proportional representation and the seats are distributed among the political parties in accordance with the following rules.
Source: Constitution (last amended May 2014), Art. 59
Verified: 2017/05/19
ES006
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
k . The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art.73
Verified: 2002/06/28
ES007
Question: If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
Answer:
b . Saint-Lague Formula
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art.59
Verified: 2002/06/05
ES008
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s):
c . Regional/provincial level
Comments: Each county constitutes a constituency. The election of representatives of constituencies is based on proportional representation and the seats are distributed among the political parties in accordance with a number of rules.
Source: Constitution Art 59
Verified: 2002/06/05
ES009
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art.73
Verified: 2002/06/26
ES010
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: But the distribution of 8 additional representatives "at large" are alloted to parties that are under-represented in proportion to the votes cast for them nationwide.
Source: Constitution, Art.59
Verified: 2002/06/05
ES012
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
c . The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art.73
Verified: 2002/06/26
ES014
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
Answer:
b . Specify the percentage:
Comments: No party may be allocated a seat at large unless it receives at least 4% of the total number of votes cast in the entire country.
This threshold applies only to the 8 national seats, not the 157 seats directly elected from the constituencies.
Source: Constitution, Art. 59: http://www.stortinget.no/en/In-English/About-the-Storting/The-Constitution/The-Constitution/ (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
ES015
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art.73
Verified: 2012/05/22
ES016
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/09/28
ES017
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature only consists of one chamber.
Source:
Verified: 2012/05/22
ES018
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length) c . On a fixed day of the week (specify day, specify if holiday)
Comments: General elections are held every fourth year in September. A Storting may not be dissolved, and new elections may not be called outside the normal general election years.
The elections are held on a Monday. (Also Sunday in some Municipalities.)
Source: Constitution, Art. 54: http://www.stortinget.no/en/In-English/About-the-Storting/The-Constitution/The-Constitution/ (2012);
The Election Act, Ch. 9, Art. 9-1, 9-2: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
ES019
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature only consists of one chamber.
Source: Constitution, Art.73
Verified: 2012/05/22
ES020
Question: Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments: Normally voting takes place on one day but each municipality may decide that voting takes place on two days. (On the Sunday before the Monday, fixed as general election day.)
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 9, Art. 9-1, 9-2: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
ES021
Question: Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature only consists of one chamber.
Source:
Verified: 2012/05/22
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:
Source: Constitution (last amended May 2014)
The Election Act (Representation of the People Act)
Representation of the People Regulations
Verified: 2017/05/19
LF002
Question: What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
Answer:
a . January 2000 or later
Comments:
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Verified: 2002/07/08
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections c . Local elections
Comments:
Source: The Election Act(Representation of the People Act), Ch. 1, Art. 1-2:
Verified: 2017/05/19
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art 50.
Verified: 2017/05/19
LF005
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
Answer:
a . National elections are not held on the same day as regional or local elections
Comments: Established practice os for local government elections to be held midway in Storting terms (which is elected every 4 years)
Source: http://odin.dep.no
Verified: 2001/02/14
LF006
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
Answer(s):
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/06/05
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
b . EMB d . Other
Comments: The Parliament (Storting) is the appeal body for appeals concerning the right to vote or the right to cast a vote.
The National Election Committee is the appeal body for other appeals.
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 13, Art. 13-1:
Verified: 2017/05/19
LF008
Question: If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: Disputes are to be settled by the polling officials, whose decision may be appealed to the National Assembly (Storting).
Source: Electoral Law, Art.38, 70-71
Verified: 2002/06/05
LF009
Question: Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Candidates b . Parties c . Voters
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, Art.38, 70-71
Verified: 2002/06/05
LF010
Question: What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments: For national elections: the National Assembly (Stortinget).
For local and regional elections: the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development.
Source: Election Law Art. 70-71
Verified: 2002/06/05
LF011
Question: Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
Answer(s):
c . Government
Comments: c) Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Verified: 2002/06/19
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the Ministry for Local Government and Regional Development: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/krd/information-campaigns/election_portal.html?id=456491 (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
EM003
Question: The national electoral management body reports to:
Answer(s):
d . A national government department
Comments: d) Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Verified: 2002/06/19
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the Ministry for Local Government and Regional Development: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/krd/information-campaigns/election_portal.html?id=456491 (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the Ministry for Local Government and Regional Development: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/krd/information-campaigns/election_portal.html?id=456491 (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
f . Not applicable
Comments: The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development is the responsible national electoral management body in Norway.
Source: Official Website of the Ministry for Local Government and Regional Development: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/krd/information-campaigns/election_portal.html?id=456491 (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
EM007
Question: The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
Answer(s):
e . Governmental appointment
Comments:
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Verified: 2002/06/19
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
a . Governmental
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the Ministry for Local Government and Regional Development: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/krd/information-campaigns/election_portal.html?id=456491 (2012)
Verified: 2012/11/13
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the Ministry for Local Government and Regional Development: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/krd/information-campaigns/election_portal.html?id=456491 (2012)
Verified: 2012/11/13
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
d . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the Ministry for Local Government and Regional Development: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/krd/information-campaigns/election_portal.html?id=456491 (2012)
Verified: 2012/11/13
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
j . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the Ministry for Local Government and Regional Development: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/krd/information-campaigns/election_portal.html?id=456491 (2012)
Verified: 2012/11/13
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body d . National Government e . Regional Governments f . Local Governments h . Political parties/ candidates i . Media
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the Ministry for Local Government and Regional Development: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/krd/information-campaigns/election_portal.html?id=456491 (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
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: Official Website of the Ministry for Local Government and Regional Development: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/krd/information-campaigns/election_portal.html?id=456491 (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
a . No
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the Ministry for Local Government and Regional Development: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/krd/information-campaigns/election_portal.html?id=456491 (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VE004
Question: What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement g . Internet
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/09/28
VE005
Question: What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
c . Simulation exercises e . Public meetings g . Internet
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/09/28
VE006
Question: Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
Answer(s):
a . Disabled b . Young people/ first time voters d . Ethnic minorities e . Indigenous groups f . Illiterates
Comments:
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Verified: 2002/06/19
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: Norwegian nationals must reach the age of 18 no later than December 31 of the election year.
Source: Constitution, Art 50: http://www.stortinget.no/en/In-English/About-the-Storting/The-Constitution/The-Constitution/ (2012);
The Election Act, Ch. 2, Art. 2-1: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
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) Voters must be, or must at some time been, registered at the Population Registry as residents in Norway.
Source: Constitution, Art 50: http://www.stortinget.no/en/In-English/About-the-Storting/The-Constitution/The-Constitution/ (2012);
The Election Act, Ch. 2, Art. 2-1: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VR003
Question: What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal Incarceration h . Other
Comments: h.) Entering the service of a foreign power without the consent of the Government and electoral fraud.
Source: Constitution, Art.53
Verified: 2006/12/11
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
a . Central Government Department (specify)
Comments: The Electoral Committee is responsible for the keeping of a register of all persons entitled to vote in the municipal authority area., according to the Population Registry records.
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 2, Art. 2-3, 2-5: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VR005
Question: What is the registration method for national elections?
Answer:
a . National citizens register
Comments: Must be entered in the register of voters (manntallet).
Source: Electoral Law, Ch.2, Art.5
Verified: 2002/06/19
VR006
Question: How frequently is the voters register updated?
Answer:
c . Periodically (or before each election)
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, Ch.2, Art.5
Verified: 2002/06/05
VR007
Question: What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
Answer(s):
a . Links to national population records
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, Ch. 2, Art. 5
Verified: 2006/12/11
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 2, Art. 2-3, 2-5: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
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):
a . Signature requirement (specify requirement)
Comments: a) 5000 signatures of citizens eligible to vote
Source: The Political Parties Act, Ch. 5, Art. 3: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Act_Politica_%20Parties_EN_version_120207.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC002
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments: The national legislature only consists of one chamber.
Source: Constitution, Art.73
Verified: 2012/05/22
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
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 61 and 62: http://www.stortinget.no/en/In-English/About-the-Storting/The-Constitution/The-Constitution/ (2012);
The Election Act, Ch. 3, Art. 3-1: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC004
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
k . No information available
Comments: The national legislature only consists of one chamber.
Source: Constitution, Art.73
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC005
Question: What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
k . Not applicable
Comments: Presidential elections are not held.
Source: Constitution, Art.12
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC006
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
Answer(s):
g . Holding of government office
Comments: g) Officials of ministries - ministers, deputy ministers and political advisers not included, judges at The Supreme Court and posts in consular or diplomatic services.
Source: Constitution, Art.62
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC007
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
o . Not applicable
Comments: Presidential elections are not held.
Source: Constitution, Art.12
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
f . No information available
Comments: There are no independent candidates.
Source:
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC009
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: There are no independent candidates.
Source:
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC010
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature only consists of one chamber.
Source:
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC011
Question: If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not Applicable
Comments: There are no presidential elections.
Source:
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct
Comments:
Source: The Political Parties Act, Ch. 3: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Act_Politica_%20Parties_EN_version_120207.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC013
Question: If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
Answer(s):
c . As related to the election period and between elections
Comments:
Source: The Political Parties Act, Ch. 3: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Act_Politica_%20Parties_EN_version_120207.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Based on result of previous election c . Based on current legislative representation
Comments: The vote support is paid as an equal amount in kroner (NOK) to each vote received at the last general election. The basic support is paid as an equal amount in kroner to parties that at the last general election received at least 2.5% of the votes on a national basis or that had at least one representative elected to the Storting. Of the total support, 9/10 is distributed as vote support and 1/10 as basic support.
Source: The Political Parties Act, Ch. 3, Art. 11 (2): http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Act_Politica_%20Parties_EN_version_120207.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC016
Question: If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
Answer(s):
a . General party administration c . Unspecified
Comments:
Source: The Political Parties Act, Ch. 3: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Act_Politica_%20Parties_EN_version_120207.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: The Political Parties Act, Ch. 4: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Act_Politica_%20Parties_EN_version_120207.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC018
Question: If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
Answer(s):
c . As related to the election period and between elections
Comments:
Source: The Political Parties Act, Ch. 4: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Act_Politica_%20Parties_EN_version_120207.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC019
Question: Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
h . Publication or public access to contribution and / or expenditure reports
Comments:
Source: The Political Parties Act, Ch. 4: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Act_Politica_%20Parties_EN_version_120207.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC020
Question: Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments: There are no independent candidates.
Source:
Verified: 2012/05/22
PC021
Question: Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
Answer(s):
c . Government department
Comments: c) The Ministry of Government Administration and Reform
Source: The Political Parties Act, Ch. 4: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Act_Politica_%20Parties_EN_version_120207.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
Vote Counting
VC001
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
b . Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope) e . Ability to vote for candidates within parties (personal vote) g . Different ballots used in different constituencies l . No photos or logos, only party and/or candidate names r . Other
Comments: r) On ballot papers for parliamentary elections, a column of boxes shall be printed allowing electors to change the order of the candidates.
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 7, Art. 7-1: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012);
Representation of the People Regulations, Ch. 4, Art. 19: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Regulations_2003_EN_170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VC002
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
s . Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature only consists of one chamber.
Source:
Verified: 2012/05/22
VC003
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
s . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/05/22
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 Election Act, Ch. 10, Art. 10-5: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VC005
Question: What procedures are used in the initial count?
Answer(s):
d . Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters j . Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate l . Counted by hand m . Sorted by party list o . Data fed into computer for calculation p . Copies of results of the count are publicly posted at the counting site immediately on the completion of the count q . Copies of results are provided to observers r . Observers and party agents are permitted to take their own copies of the results
Comments:
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 10: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VC006
Question: Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
Answer(s):
c . District level
Comments:
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 10, Art. 10-6: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VC007
Question: At what levels are seats allocated?
Answer(s):
c . Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other) d . National level
Comments: One hundred and fifty of the representatives to the Storting are elected as representatives of constituencies and the remaining nineteen representatives are elected as members at large.
Source: Constitution, Art. 59: http://www.stortinget.no/en/In-English/About-the-Storting/The-Constitution/The-Constitution/ (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VC008
Question: How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
Answer(s):
a . Physically transported b . By telephone c . By fax e . Radio g . Internet
Comments:
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 10, Art. 10-8: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VC009
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
Answer(s):
a . Ballots b . Unused and spoiled ballots d . Voter rolls f . Certificate of result g . Ballot boxes
Comments:
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 10, Art. 10-8: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VC010
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
Answer(s):
b . Tamper proof bags c . Signatures on sealed envelopes d . Transported in boxes sealed with numbered seals e . Accompanied by election officials h . Accompanied by police or other security personnel
Comments:
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 10, Art. 10-8: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
b . Always recounted
Comments: b) By the Electoral Committee
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 10, Art. 10-6: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VC012
Question: If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
Answer:
c . Legislative formula or regulation
Comments:
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 10, Art. 10-6: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VC013
Question: If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 10, Art. 10-6: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VC014
Question: If recounted, who conducts the recount?
Answer(s):
c . Local Election Management body
Comments: c) The Electoral Committee
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 10, Art. 10-6: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VC015
Question: Are preliminary results announced?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: The Election Act: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VC017
Question: Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The Election Act: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VC018
Question: How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
Answer:
c . weeks:
Comments: c) 1-2 weeks.
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Verified: 2009/11/04
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):
h . No information available
Comments: There are no legal provisions concerning free broadcast time/free printed advertisement. The television companies and the newspapers regulate these topics themselves. Traditionally the largest parties will be given more broadcast time and more advertisement space than smaller parties.
Source: OSCE/ODIHR Election Assessment Mission Report on Norwegian Parliamentary Elections (14 September 2009): http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/norway/40529 (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments: Televised debates between candidates/party representatives are normally conducted in general elections as well as in local elections.
Source: OSCE/ODIHR Election Assessment Mission Report on Norwegian Parliamentary Elections (14 September 2009): http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/norway/40529 (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
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: Election results and prognoses produced on the basis of investigations undertaken on the day or days on which polling takes place may not be published any earlier than 9.00 pm on Election Day Monday.
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 9, Art. 9-9: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
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:
Source: The Political Parties Act: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Act_Politica_%20Parties_EN_version_120207.pdf (2012);
OSCE/ODIHR Election Assessment Mission Report on Norwegian Parliamentary Elections (14 September 2009): http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/norway/40529 (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: Referendums are always held on an ad hoc basis when a majority of the parliament calls for one. The parliament and local councils may organise advisory referenda on any issue.
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/05/22
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/05/22
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: Referenda are always held on an ad hoc basis when a majority of the parliament calls for one. The parliament and local councils may organize advisory referendums on any issue.
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/05/22
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/05/22
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/05/22
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/05/22
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):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
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):
b . Specific laws/legislation
Comments: b) Ad hoc laws
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
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):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD100
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD101
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD104
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD106
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments: According to ad hoc laws for each referendum.
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD108
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
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: According to ad hoc laws for each referendum
Source: kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD011
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD111
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD114
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD115
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
Answer:
b . Other (specify)
Comments: Regulated in ad hoc laws
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD117
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD118
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify)
Comments: Public broadcast would organise debates and invite main contestants depending upon the situation. In the last two referenda the two main movements supporting Yes and No did receive some public funds.
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD012
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD120
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD123
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD015
Question: Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Government (specify department)
Comments: a) In principle this is decided on a case by case basis, but the most practical solution is for the ad hoc law to refer to the election law as far as it is relevant, which was done at least in 1972 and 1994, possibly even before.
Source: Law on referendum on the question if Norway should become member of the European Union. (Lov om folkeavstemning over sporsmalet om Norge bør bli medlem av Den europeiske union, 1994.)
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD016
Question: Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD017
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD018
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments: It has to our knowledge never been done but there should be no legal reasons for not being able to organise advisory referenda even on this level (counties – fylke, 19 all together)
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD019
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD020
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD021
Question: Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD022
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD023
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments: At municipality level ad hoc advisory referenda may be organised. On the question of the main language to be taught in primary schools (out of the two official Norwegian languages) referenda may be called by the municipal council or by at least 25% of the voters in the municipality.
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
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: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD025
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD026
Question: Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD027
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s):
k . None
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD028
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
Answer(s):
j . Other (specify)
Comments: Since there is no permanent legal provisions there are no predefined list of issues which may be subject to an advisory referendum.
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD029
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
Answer(s):
j . Other (specify)
Comments: Since there is no permanent legal provisions there are no predefined list of issues which may be subject to an advisory referendum.
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD030
Question: Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Other (specify)
Comments: Since there is no permanent legal provisions there are no predefined list of issues which may be subject to an advisory referendum. The language in primary schools is the only issue which may be subject to a referendum according to a regular (not ad hoc) law.
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD031
Question: Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Legislative majority
Comments: It is not regulated but a formal referendum would need to be regulated by a law.
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD032
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD033
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
d . Legislature
Comments: The ad hoc law would include the question. In the last referenda the government proposed a law which was passed by the parliament.
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD034
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD035
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify)
Comments: There are no general provisions. The ad hoc law would include the question. In the last referenda only the simple question with the options for answering yes or no was included.
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD036
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD037
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify who)
Comments: There are no general provisions. The ad hoc law would include the question. In the last referenda only the simple question with the options for answering yes or no was included. Within the detailed provisions of the law the Ministry for local government would design the ballot paper.
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD040
Question: What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD041
Question: What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
d . Other (specify below)
Comments: There has not been full political consensus on how to interpret the results during the last two referenda. Being advisory some members of the parliament have stated that they would make their own judgement on the result and indicated that a close majority in favour of joining the EU (in 1972 and 1994) would not necessarily make them vote against their own conviction. The government did, however, adhere to the majority against membership in the EU and did not propose membership after the two referenda.
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD044
Question: When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer:
c . Never
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD045
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: No provisions for initiatives at national level.
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD046
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD047
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD048
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD050
Question: Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD053
Question: Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer:
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD065
Question: Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
Answer(s):
k . Not applicable
Comments: There are no provisions for recall.
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD066
Question: What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD068
Question: If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD069
Question: When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
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:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD079
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD083
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD086
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a recall?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD090
Question: Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD091
Question: Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD095
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD096
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
Verified: 2007/01/07
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
c . Never binding
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2012/05/22
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
c . Both constitutional and other issues
Comments: For instance, Norway has held a referendum on the issue of EU membership twice, first in 1972 and then again in 1994.
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm (2012);
Official Website of Norway Mission to the EU: http://www.eu-norway.org/eu/norway_and_the_eu/ (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: b) There are no legal provisions in this regard. However, local referenda are held on an ad hoc basis. For instance, according to Statistics Norway, 13 local referenda were held in 2011.
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm (2012);
Official Website of Statistics Norway: http://www.ssb.no/folkavs_kostra_en/ (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
Voting Operations
VO001
Question: Approximately what percentage (on the basis of cost) of election day supplies and equipment are obtained or produced within the country?
Answer:
a . 91-100%
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/10/01
VO002
Question: Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Steinar Dalbakk, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norway, Steinar.dalbakk(a)krd.dep.no
Verified: 2006/12/11
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
b . At any polling station in the same voting district d . At specially designated polling stations f . By mail j . Other
Comments:
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 8 and Ch. 9, Art. 9-5, 9-6: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012);
Representation of the People Regulations, Ch. 6, Art. 28: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Regulations_2003_EN_170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
c . Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)
Comments: Are permitted to vote as long as they are registered in the Norwegian National Population Register prior to elections.
Source: Constitution, Art 50: http://www.stortinget.no/en/In-English/About-the-Storting/The-Constitution/The-Constitution/ (2012);
The Election Act, Ch. 8, Art. 8-1: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012);
Representation of the People Regulations, Ch. 6, Art. 28: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Regulations_2003_EN_170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
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 c . Special polling stations e . By mail f . Other
Comments: f.) Norwegian ships abroad.
Source: Constitution, Art 50: http://www.stortinget.no/en/In-English/About-the-Storting/The-Constitution/The-Constitution/ (2012);
The Election Act, Ch. 8, Art. 8-1: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012);
Representation of the People Regulations, Ch. 6, Art. 28: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Regulations_2003_EN_170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VO006
Question: Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
Answer:
b . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art 50: http://www.stortinget.no/en/In-English/About-the-Storting/The-Constitution/The-Constitution/ (2012);
The Election Act, Ch. 8, Art. 8-1: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012);
Representation of the People Regulations, Ch. 6, Art. 28: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Regulations_2003_EN_170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VO007
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
Answer(s):
a . At special advance polling centers b . By mail e . Other
Comments: e) Through especially appointed vote receivers
Source: Constitution, Art 50: http://www.stortinget.no/en/In-English/About-the-Storting/The-Constitution/The-Constitution/ (2012);
The Election Act, Ch. 8, Art. 8-1: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012);
Representation of the People Regulations, Ch. 6, Art. 28: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Regulations_2003_EN_170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VO008
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
Answer(s):
a . Everyone
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art 50: http://www.stortinget.no/en/In-English/About-the-Storting/The-Constitution/The-Constitution/ (2012);
The Election Act, Ch. 8, Art. 8-1: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012);
Representation of the People Regulations, Ch. 6, Art. 28: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Regulations_2003_EN_170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/22
VO009
Question: Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/10/01
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: The Election Act, Ch. 9, Art. 9-5 (3): http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Representation_of_the_People_Act170609.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2014/06/30
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