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Delimitación de Distritos
BD001
Delimitación de circunscripciones
Pregunta ¿Existen circunscripciones delimitadas específicamente para fines electorales?
Answer:
b . No, se usan límites previos de tipo regional/provincial/ u otros
Respuestas The constitutencies correspond to the country's administrative districts.
There are 22 multi-member constituencies.
Fuente Law governing Elections to the Assembly of the Republic, Article 12:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
BD003
Criterios para límites de distritos electorales
Pregunta ¿Qué criterios se usan para establecer los límites de los distritos electorales?
Respuestas
d . Correlación con los límites jurisdiccionales locales
Respuestas Constituencies correspond to the country's administrative districts.
Fuente Law governing Elections to the Assembly of the Republic, Article 12 (2):
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
BD005
Órgano responsable
Pregunta El organismo responsable de establecer los límites de los distritos electorales es:
Respuestas
h . No aplicable
Respuestas Constituencies correspond to the country's administrative districts.
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Article 149 (1): https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/Constitution7th.pdf
Verificado 2024/07/03
Sistemas Electorales
ES001
Jefe de Estado
Pregunta ¿Cómo se elige al Jefe de Estado?
Respuestas
c . Se elige de manera directa en elecciones generales (mayoría absoluta con segunda vuelta de ser necesario)
Respuestas The candidate who obtains more than half the votes validity cast shall be elected President but if none of the candidates obtains that proportion, a second ballot shall be held until the 21st day after the date of the first ballot.
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision, 2005, Articles 120, 121(1), 126:
https://www.parlamento.pt/Legislacao/Paginas/ConstituicaoRepublicaPortuguesa.aspx - Portuguese
https://www.wipo.int/edocs/lexdocs/laws/en/pt/pt045en.pdf - English
Verificado 2024/10/26
ES002
Jefe de Gobierno
Pregunta ¿Cómo se elige al Jefe de Gobierno?
Answer:
e . Designado
Respuestas The leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed Prime Minister by the President. "The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President of the Republic after taking the opinion of the parties represented in the Assembly of the Republic and with due regard for the results of the general election".
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision, 2005, Articles 133 (f), 187(1):
https://www.parlamento.pt/Legislacao/Paginas/ConstituicaoRepublicaPortuguesa.aspx - Portuguese
https://www.wipo.int/edocs/lexdocs/laws/en/pt/pt045en.pdf - English
Verificado 2024/10/26
ES003
Presidente
Pregunta ¿Cuenta el país con un presidente?
Answer:
a . Sí
Respuestas
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision, 2005, Articles 120-140:
https://www.parlamento.pt/Legislacao/Paginas/ConstituicaoRepublicaPortuguesa.aspx - Portuguese
https://www.wipo.int/edocs/lexdocs/laws/en/pt/pt045en.pdf - English
Verificado 2024/10/26
ES004
Número de cámaras
Pregunta La legislatura nacional consiste de (una/dos cámaras)
Answer:
a . Una Cámara
Respuestas
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision, 2005, Articles 147, 148, 149:
https://www.parlamento.pt/Legislacao/Paginas/ConstituicaoRepublicaPortuguesa.aspx - Portuguese
https://www.wipo.int/edocs/lexdocs/laws/en/pt/pt045en.pdf - English
Verificado 2024/10/26
ES005
Sistema Electoral (Cámara 1)
Pregunta ¿Cuál es el sistema electoral para la Cámara Baja de la legislatura nacional?
Respuestas
g . Listas de representación proporcional
Respuestas Closed party list system with proportional representation based on the d'Hondt method: each list must bear as many names as there are seats to be filled in the constituency. Electors may only vote for one list.
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision, 2005, Articles 113(5), 149 (1), and 151 (1):
https://www.parlamento.pt/Legislacao/Paginas/ConstituicaoRepublicaPortuguesa.aspx - Portuguese
https://www.wipo.int/edocs/lexdocs/laws/en/pt/pt045en.pdf - English
Verificado 2024/10/26
Marco Legal
LF001
Estatus normativo de la Legislación Electoral
Pregunta ¿Cuál es el estatus normativo de la legislación electoral que regula las elecciones nacionales?
Respuestas
a . Forma parte de la Constitución b . Legislación separada
Respuestas The basic principles of the electoral system are entrenched in the Constitution.
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Article 113: https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/Constitution7th.pdf
Law governing Elections to the Assembly of the Republic:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
LF003
Cobertura de la Ley Electoral
Pregunta La ley electoral nacional abarca:
Respuestas
a . Elecciones a nivel nacional b . Elecciones regionales c . Elecciones locales d . Referendos e . Otros
Respuestas
Fuente https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Paginas/Legislation.aspx - important documents to access.
Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Articles 115, 120-132, 167, 231,235-243, 260:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/Constitution7th.pdf
Law governing Elections to the Assembly of the Republic:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Legislative Initiative by Citizens:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiIniciativaCidadaosEN.pdf
Legal Regime governing Referenda:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/ReferendoEN.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
LF004
Voto obligatorio y voluntario
Pregunta ¿El voto a nivel nacional es voluntario u obligatorio?
Respuestas
a . El voto es voluntario
Respuestas a) "The exercise of the right to vote is personal and constitutes a civic duty".
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Article 49: https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/Constitution7th.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/26
LF007
Organismos de resolución
Pregunta ¿Cuál es la autoridad responsable de resolver en primera instancia las controversias electorales?
Respuestas
a . Judicial
Respuestas The Corte Nacional Electoral (CNE) is an ethical body, which mainly deals with election campaign issues and campaign financing regulation.
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Article 113 (7): https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/Constitution7th.pdf
Law governing Elections to the Assembly of the Republic, Articles 117-118: https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/26
Administración Electoral
EM002
Organismo electoral responsable de
Pregunta Este organismo electoral tiene la responsabilidad de las elecciones a:
Respuestas
a . Nivel nacional b . Nivel regional c . Nivel local d . En otro tipo de elecciones (parroquiales, sindicales, etc.). Especifique por favor
Respuestas As well as European Parliament elections and referendums.
Fuente National Elections Commission, Bylaws and Composition:
https://www.cne.pt/content/estatuto-e-composicao
Verificado 2024/10/10
EM004
Presupuesto del Organismo electoral determinado por
Pregunta El presupuesto del organismo electoral nacional es determinado por:
Respuestas
c . El legislativo
Respuestas
Fuente Law No. 71/78, of 27 December, Creates the National Electoral Commission, Article 9:
https://www.cne.pt/sites/default/files/dl/legis_lei_71-78_lei-da-cne.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
EM005
Gastos del organismo electoral controlados por
Pregunta Los gastos del organismo electoral nacional son controlados por:
Respuestas
c . El legislativo
Respuestas d) Ministry of Interior.
Fuente Law no. 71/78, of 27 December, Creates the National Electoral Commission, Article 9:
https://www.cne.pt/sites/default/files/dl/legis_lei_71-78_lei-da-cne.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
EM006
Mandato de los miembros del organismo electoral
Pregunta El mandato de los miembros del organismo electoral nacional es:
Answer:
c . Para un periodo indeterminado
Respuestas Directors have a term of 3 years.
Fuente Law no. 71/78, of 27 December, Creates the National Electoral Commission, Article 3(2) and 4(1):
https://www.cne.pt/sites/default/files/dl/legis_lei_71-78_lei-da-cne.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
EM012
Modelo de administración electoral
Pregunta ¿Cuál es el modelo de administración electoral?
Answer:
b . Independiente
Respuestas
Fuente Law No. 71/78, of 27 December, Creates the National Electoral Commission, Article 1 (2):
https://www.cne.pt/sites/default/files/dl/legis_lei_71-78_lei-da-cne.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
EM013
Número de miembros del Organismo electoral
Pregunta El Organismo electoral está integrado por:
Answer:
b . 11 - 20 miembros (especifique)
Respuestas
Fuente National Elections Commission, Members of the 16th Commission:
https://www.cne.pt/content/membros-da-16a-comissao
Verificado 2024/10/10
EM014
Membresía basada en
Pregunta Los miembros/comisionados son seleccionados de acuerdo a:
Answer:
c . Combinación de filiación partidista y conocimiento
Respuestas
Fuente Law No. 71/78, of 27 December, Creates the National Electoral Commission, Article 2:
https://www.cne.pt/sites/default/files/dl/legis_lei_71-78_lei-da-cne.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
EM015
Selección de los miembros del OE
Pregunta Los miembros/comisionados son seleccionados por:
Respuestas
c . Ejecutivo e . Legislativo f . Poder Judicial
Respuestas
Fuente Law No. 71/78, of 27 December, Creates the National Electoral Commission, Article 2:
https://www.cne.pt/sites/default/files/dl/legis_lei_71-78_lei-da-cne.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
Educación Electoral
VE001
Educación/información electoral realizada por
Pregunta ¿Quién dirige las campañas de educación e información al votante para las elecciones nacionales (informando dónde, cuándo y cómo registrarse y votar)?
Respuestas
a . Organismo electoral nacional k . Otros
Respuestas
Fuente Law governing Elections to the Assembly of the Republic, Article 71: https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
The Official Website of The Ministry of Internal Administration:
https://www.portugal.gov.pt/en/gc21/ministries/internal-administration/about
Verificado 2024/10/10
VE002
Frecuencia de programas de educación electoral
Pregunta A nivel nacional, ¿con qué frecuencia se llevan a cabo programas de educación electoral?
Answer:
a . Permanentes
Respuestas
Fuente Law governing Elections to the Assembly of the Republic, Article 71:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Law No. 71/78, of December 27, Establishes the National Elections Commission, Article 5 (1 a-j): https://www.cne.pt/sites/default/files/dl/legis_lei_71-78_lei-da-cne.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
VE003
Educación cívica nacional
Pregunta ¿Existe una campaña nacional de educación cívica (sobre derechos y deberes ciudadanos)?
Respuestas
b . Sí, dirigida por el organismo electoral nacional
Respuestas
Fuente Law governing Elections to the Assembly of the Republic, Article 71:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Law No. 71/78, of December 27, Establishes the National Elections Commission, Article 5 (1 a-j): https://www.cne.pt/sites/default/files/dl/legis_lei_71-78_lei-da-cne.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
Registro de Electores
VR001
Edad para votar
Pregunta ¿Cuál es la edad mínima para votar en las elecciones nacionales?
Answer:
c . 18
Respuestas
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Article 49: https://ecnl.org/sites/default/files/files/2021/PortugalConstitution.pdf
Assembly of the Republic Electoral Law (Law No. 14/79 of May 16, 1979) as amended, Article 1:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
VR002
Pregunta Aparte de la edad , ¿qué otros requisitos se necesitan para votar en elecciones nacionales?
Respuestas
a . Ciudadanía
Respuestas
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Article 49: https://ecnl.org/sites/default/files/files/2021/PortugalConstitution.pdf
Assembly of the Republic Electoral Law (Law No. 14/79 of May 16, 1979) as amended, Article 1:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
VR004
Organismo responsable del registro electoral
Pregunta ¿Cuál es la autoridad responsable del registro de votantes para las elecciones nacionales?
Answer:
a . Ministerio o departamento del gobierno nacional (especifique)
Respuestas
Fuente Law no. 13/99 of 22 March 1999 regulating electoral registration, Article 3(1-3), 11(1-3):
https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/lei/13-1999-150518
Official Website of Ministry of Internal Administration, Secretary General: https://www.sg.mai.gov.pt/AdministracaoEleitoral/FAQs/RecenseamentoEleitoral/Paginas/default.aspx
Verificado 2024/10/10
VR008
Registro electoral obligatorio
Pregunta ¿Es obligatorio constar en el registro electoral?
Answer:
a . Sí
Respuestas
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Article 113(2): https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/Constitution7th.pdf
Official Website of Ministry of Internal Administration, Secretary General:
https://www.sg.mai.gov.pt/AdministracaoEleitoral/FAQs/RecenseamentoEleitoral/Paginas/default.aspx
Verificado 2024/10/10
Logística Electoral
VO003
Los electores votan en
Pregunta ¿Dónde pueden votar los electores?
Respuestas
a . Sólo en una determinada mesa de la localidad donde se encuentran registrados para votar d . En mesas de votación especialmente habilitadas f . Por correo
Respuestas By mail - residents abroad only.
Fuente Electoral Law no. 14/79 of 16 May 1979 as amended, Art. 84, 79-A, 79-B, 79-C, 79-D, 79-E
http://www.en.parlamento.pt/Legislation/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Verificado 2016/02/04
VO004
Voto desde el exterior es permitido a
Pregunta ¿Quién puede votar estando fuera del país?
Respuestas
b . Los ciudadanos que residen fuera del país d . Miembros de las fuerzas armadas e . Estudiantes f . Personal diplomático g . Otros
Respuestas
Fuente Law-Decree no 95-C/76 of 30 January 1976, regulating the electoral process abroad;
Electoral Law no. 14/79 of 16 May 1979 as amended, Art. 84, 79-A, 79-B, 79-C, 79-D, 79-E
http://www.en.parlamento.pt/Legislation/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Verificado 2016/02/04
VO005
Lugares de voto desde el exterior
Pregunta Si el voto desde el exterior es permitido, ¿a dónde pueden acudir los votantes para hacerlo?
Respuestas
a . Embajadas b . Consulados c . Mesas de votación especiales e . Por correo
Respuestas a) and b) Permitted when election for the Head of State.
e)Permitted when election for Parliament.
Fuente Law-Decree no 95-C/76 of 30 January 1976, regulating the electoral process abroad;
Electoral Law no. 14/79 of 16 May 1979 as amended, Art. 84, 79-A, 79-B, 79-C, 79-D, 79-E
http://www.en.parlamento.pt/Legislation/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Verificado 2016/02/04
VO011
Método de votación
Pregunta ¿Cómo emiten su voto los electores?
Respuestas
a . Marcando manualmente la papeleta d . Mediante una máquina electrónica de votación
Respuestas d.) There is a law currently pending approval that would, if passed, allow voting by electronic voting machine.
Fuente Electoral Law no. 14/79 of 16 May 1979 as amended, Art. 96
http://www.en.parlamento.pt/Legislation/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Verificado 2016/02/04
Partidos y Candidatos
PC001
Requisitos de registro para los partidos
Pregunta ¿Cuáles son los requisitos de registro para que un partido político participe en las elecciones nacionales (Cámara Baja)?
Respuestas
a . Número de firmas (especifique la cantidad) f . Otros
Respuestas a) Signature requirement presented to the Constitutional Court. By at least 5000 electors.
Fuente Law governing Political Parties, Articles 14, 15(1): https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LEGartigoleipartidos_ENmaio2018.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
PC003
Requisitos de registro para candidatos (Cámara 1)
Pregunta ¿Cuáles son los requisitos legales para ser candidato en las elecciones legislativas (Cámara Baja)?
Respuestas
a . Edad b . Ciudadanía f . Registro electoral
Respuestas Portuguese citizens included in the electoral roll. Therefor age is not a legal qualification.
Fuente Law governing Elections to the Assembly of the Republic, Article 4, 1: https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
PC008
Candidatos independientes
Pregunta ¿Pueden competir en las elecciones presidenciales o legislativas candidatos que no estén afiliados a un partido político (independientes)?
Respuestas
e . Tanto en elecciones presidenciales como legislativas
Respuestas In the Presidential elections the candidates are individuals. In legislative elections, an independent candidate must be included in a party list.
Fuente Law governing Elections to the Assembly of the Republic, Article 21(1): https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
PC012
Financiamiento público de partidos
Pregunta ¿Reciben los partidos políticos registrados financiamiento público directo/indirecto?
Respuestas
b . Directo c . Indirecto
Respuestas
Fuente Law No. 19/2003, June 20th, Article 2:
https://dre.pt/dre/detalhe/lei/19-2003-692850
Verificado 2024/10/10
PC015
Base del financiamiento público
Pregunta ¿Cuál es la base del financiamiento público?
Respuestas
b . Basado en los resultados de las elecciones previas
Respuestas c) Monthly payment to parties in proportion to number of votes received above 50,000.
Fuente Law No. 19/2003, June 20th, Article 5(1,5):
https://dre.pt/dre/detalhe/lei/19-2003-692850
Verificado 2024/10/10
PC017
Financiamiento privado de partidos
Pregunta ¿Están facultados los partidos políticos registrados para obtener financiamiento privado?
Answer:
a . Sí
Respuestas The established means of private financing are, among others, donations and inheritances.
The law limits values of private financing.
If the donor is a corporate body, the donation cannot exceed 100 national minimum wages and the total donation must not exceed 1,000 national minimum wages.
If the donor is an individual person the limit is 30 national minimum wages per donor.
Anonymous donations cannot annually exceed 500 national minimum wages.
Some entities are impeded by law to give donations, for example, public enterprises, companies that have been granted concessions to provide public services, foundations and foreign governments or foreign corporate bodies.
Fuente Law No. 19/2003, June 20th, Article 2:
https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/lei/19-2003-692850
Verificado 2024/10/10
Escrutinio de Votos
VC004
Los votos se ordenan/cuentan en
Pregunta Luego del cierre de la votación, ¿dónde se realiza el primer escrutinio de votos?
Answer:
a . La mesa de votación
Respuestas
Fuente Electoral Law of the Assembly of the Republic, Law No. 14/79, of May 16, Articles 100, 101, 102: https://www.cne.pt/sites/default/files/dl/legis_lear_consolidada_2020-11.pdf
Electoral Legislation:
https://www.cne.pt/content/legislacao-eleitoral
Verificado 2024/10/26
VC011
Condiciones para el recuento
Pregunta ¿Bajo qué condiciones se realiza el recuento de votos?
Respuestas
b . Siempre hay recuento e . Por orden de una Corte
Respuestas
Fuente Electoral Law of the Assembly of the Republic, Law No. 14/79, of May 16, Articles 106, 107, 117: https://www.cne.pt/sites/default/files/dl/legis_lear_consolidada_2020-11.pdf
Electoral Legislation:
https://www.cne.pt/content/legislacao-eleitoral
Verificado 2024/10/26
Media and Elections
ME037
Los partidos políticos reciben tiempo de difusión gratuito basado en
Pregunta ¿Qué criterio(s) se usa para distribuir los tiempos de transmisión o los espacios de publicidad gratuitos para los partidos políticos?
Respuestas
b . De acuerdo con el número de candidatos postulados para la elección en curso
Respuestas The Portuguese legislation in this matter as adopted different solutions depending on the type of election in question. Below are the regulations applying to legislative elections.
In these elections there are 2 criteria for allocating the free broadcast time.
1st criteria – Equal time is conceded in the international and regional Public Radio Broadcast station and private regional radio broadcast stations to all parties that run for election in constituencies were those stations broadcast.
2 criteria – The available time in the public and private television stations, in the national Public Radio Broadcast station and in the private national radio broadcast stations, is proportionally distributed between the parties that have, at least, 25% of the total number of candidates and that present candidacies in the same percentage of constituencies.
Fuente Law governing Elections to the Assembly of the Republic, Article 63(1):
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
ME059
Existencia de debates televisados
Pregunta ¿Suelen celebrarse debates televisados entre candidatos o representantes de los partidos políticos?
Respuestas
a . Si, en elecciones presidenciales b . Si, en elecciones legislativas
Respuestas
Fuente
Verificado 2024/10/10
ME062
Período de prohibición de encuestas
Pregunta ¿Cuál es el periodo, si es que existe, durante el que se prohíbe la difusión en medios de comunicación de los resultados de encuestas de opinión pre-electorales?
Answer:
h . No aplicable
Respuestas Results of pre-election opinion polls are prohibited to release to the public from immediately prior to voting day until the closing of ballot boxes in all the country.
Fuente Law governing Elections to the Assembly of the Republic, Article 60: https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Verificado 2024/10/10
ME080
Máximo monto para pago de avisos publicitarios
Pregunta ¿Existe un monto máximo permitido de gastos en avisos publicitarios durante el periodo de campaña para los partidos políticos?
Answer:
b . No
Respuestas
Fuente Law No. 19/2003, of June 20, Article 19(3):
https://dre.pt/dre/detalhe/lei/19-2003-692850
Verificado 2024/10/10
Democracia directa
DD002
Democracia Directa a Nivel Nacional
Pregunta ¿Existen disposiciones legales para los procedimientos de Democracia Directa?
Answer:
a . Sí
Respuestas At the Parliament website http://www.parlamento.pt/ingles/cons_leg/crp_ing/index.html
see the Constitution (english version updated in 1997). The review in 1989 introduced the
optional referendum under severe constraints.
The reviews in 1992 and 1997 adapted the text of the Constitution to the principles of the Treaties of
European Union, introducing, amongst other things, electoral rights for foreign citizens, the possibility
of creating single-member constituencies and the right of citizens to initiate legislation.
In 1998 two referendums were conducted in June and November (on abortion – 1 question and on
devolution and regions – 2 questions) and in both occasions the minimum percentage of the entire
electorate was not attained. Additional information http://www.stape.pt/resultref/refnac_28jun98.htm
and http://www.stape.pt/resultref/refnac_8nov98.htm .
The results here http://www.stape.pt/resultref/res_refnac_28jun98.htm and
http://www.stape.pt/resultref/res_refnac_8nov98.htm .
No citizens’ initiative till now.
A referendum for the approval of the European Constitution is expected in 2005/6 (legislature
initiative).
See Constitution, art. 115:
Article 115
Referenda
1. In cases provided for in, and as laid down by, this Constitution and the law, following a proposal from the Assembly of the Republic or the Government in relation to matters that fall under their respective responsibilities, the President of the Republic may decide to call upon citizens who are registered to vote in Portuguese territory to directly and bindingly pronounce themselves by referendum.
2. Referenda may also be held on the initiative of citizens who submit a request to the Assembly of the Republic. Such requests shall be submitted and considered under the terms and within the time limits laid down by law.
3. The object of a referendum shall be limited to important issues concerning the national interest upon which the Assembly of the Republic or the Government must decide by passing an international agreement or by passing legislation.
4. The following shall not be subject to referendum:
a) Alterations to this Constitution;
b) Issues and acts with a budgetary, tax-related or financial content;
c) The matters provided for in Article 161, without prejudice to the provisions of the following paragraph;
d) The matters provided for in Article 164, save the provisions of subparagraph i).
5. The provisions of the previous paragraph shall not prejudice the submission to referendum of such important issues concerning the national interest as should be the object of an international agreement pursuant to Article 161i, except when they concern peace or the rectification of borders.
6. Each referendum shall only address one matter. Questions shall be objectively, clearly and precisely formulated, shall solicit yes or no answers, and shall not exceed a maximum number to be laid down by law. The law shall also lay down the other terms governing the formulation and holding of referenda.
7. Referenda shall not be called or held between the dates on which general elections for the bodies that exercise sovereign power, elections for the self-government bodies of the autonomous regions, for local authority bodies and for Members of the European Parliament are called and those on which they are held.
8. The President of the Republic shall submit all draft referenda submitted to him by the Assembly of the Republic or the Government, to compulsory prior determination of their constitutionality and legality.
9. The provisions of Article 113(1), (2), (3), (4) and (7) shall apply to referenda, mutatis mutandis.
10. Draft referenda that are refused by the President of the Republic or are negatived by the electorate shall not be resubmitted during the same legislative session, save new elections to the Assembly of the Republic, or until the Government resigns or is removed.
11. Referenda shall only be binding in the event that the number of voters exceeds half the number of registered electors.
12. Citizens who reside abroad and are properly registered to vote under the provisions of Article 121(2) shall be called upon to take part in referenda that address matters which specifically also concern them.
13. Referenda may be regional in scope, in accordance with Article 232(2).
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Articles 115, 167: https://ecnl.org/sites/default/files/files/2021/PortugalConstitution.pdf
Legislative Initiative by Citizens: https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiIniciativaCidadaosEN.pdf
Legal Regime governing Referenda: https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/ReferendoEN.pdf
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DD003
Referendos obligatorios
Pregunta ¿Existen disposiciones legales para referendos obligatorios?
Answer:
a . Sí
Respuestas
Fuente European Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission), Referendums in Europe - An Analysis of the Legal Rules in European States (2005), page 7; Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Articles 255, 256: https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/Constitution7th.pdf
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DD004
Referendos opcionales
Pregunta ¿Existen disposiciones legales para referendos opcionales?
Answer:
a . Sí
Respuestas It should be mentioned since there is no question about this constraint “Referenda shall not
be called or carried out between the dates for calling and carrying out a general election for the organs
with supreme authority [President and Parliament] or the organs of self-government of the autonomous
regions or of local government or for the European Parliament.” Portuguese Constitution article 115 nr 7.
Due to the annoucement of the European referendum several opinions expressed the view
that the constraint should be lifted, in order that a referendum could occur simultaneously with local
general elections next October (2005). See question R.9 for a related remark . It should be mentioned
that some political parties backed by constitutionalists showed strong opposition.
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Articles 115(1):
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/Constitution7th.pdf
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DD005
Iniciativas ciudadanas
Pregunta ¿Existen disposiciones legales legal para las iniciativas ciudadanas a nivel nacional?
Answer:
b . No
Respuestas It should be mentioned since there is no question about this constraint “Referenda shall not
be called or carried out between the dates for calling and carrying out a general election for the organs
with supreme authority [President and Parliament] or the organs of self-government of the autonomous
regions or of local government or for the European Parliament.” Portuguese Constitution article 115 nr 7.
Due to the annoucement of the European referendum several opinions expressed the view
that the constraint should be lifted, in order that a referendum could occur simultaneously with local
general elections next October (2005). See question R.9 for a related remark . It should be mentioned
that some political parties backed by constitutionalists showed strong opposition.
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Articles 115, 167:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/Constitution7th.pdf
Legislative Initiative by Citizens:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiIniciativaCidadaosEN.pdf
Legal Regime governing Referenda:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/ReferendoEN.pdf
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DD006
Iniciativas Legislativas
Pregunta ¿Existen disposiciones legales sobre la propuesta legislativa ciudadana a nivel nacional?
Answer:
a . Sí
Respuestas
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Articles 115, 167:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/Constitution7th.pdf
Legislative Initiative by Citizens:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiIniciativaCidadaosEN.pdf
Legal Regime governing Referenda:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/ReferendoEN.pdf
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DD007
Revocatorias
Pregunta ¿Existe alguna disposición legal para las revocatorias?
Answer:
b . No
Respuestas
Fuente Consitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Articles 115, 167:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/Constitution7th.pdf
Legislative Initiative by Citizens:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiIniciativaCidadaosEN.pdf
Legal Regime governing Referenda:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/ReferendoEN.pdf
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DD129
Referendum vinculante
Pregunta ¿Los resultados del referéndum son siempre vinculantes, nunca vinculantes o algunas veces vinculante?
Answer:
b . Algunas veces vinculante
Respuestas
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Articles 115(11):
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/Constitution7th.pdf
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DD130
Los referéndums nacionales tratan sobre
Pregunta ¿Las cuestiones a votar en un referéndum son sólo cambios constitucionales, otros temas únicamente o ambos?
Answer:
b . Sólo otras cuestiones distintas de los cambios constitucionales
Respuestas
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Articles 115(4):
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/Constitution7th.pdf
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DD131
Democracia Directa a nivel sub-nacional
Pregunta ¿Existe alguna disposición legal para la democracia directa a niveles sub-nacionales (regional o local)?
Answer:
a . Sí
Respuestas
Fuente Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision [2005], Article 240:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/Constitution7th.pdf
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