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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 whole country forms one constituency.
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 10 (1): http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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BD002


Question:The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s): e. Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 10 (1): http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries


Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): h. Not applicable
Comments: The whole country forms one constituency.
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 10 (1): http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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BD004


Question:If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer: g. Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 10 (1): http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries


Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): h. Not applicable
Comments: The whole country forms one constituency.
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 10 (1): http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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BD006


Question:What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s): m. Not applicable
Comments: The whole country forms one constituency.
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 10 (1): http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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Electoral Systems

ES001

Head of State


Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): d. Indirectly elected by legislature
Comments: There are two Heads of State, the Captains Regent, appointed by the Parliament, representing the state in its unity. They are the supreme guarantors of the constitutional order.
Source: Constitution, Art. 3 (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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ES002

Head of Government


Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: c. Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments: The Head of Government is Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs who is elected by the Great and General Council for a five year term.
Source: Constitution, Art. 3 (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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ES003

President


Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 3 (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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ES004

Number of Chambers


Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: The Great and General Council.
Source: Constitution, Art. 3 (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)


Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): g. List Proportional Representation
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 3 (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm); Electoral Law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 10 (2): http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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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. 3 (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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ES008


Question:What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s): a. National level
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 10 (2): http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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ES009


Question:What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s): d. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/05/25
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ES020


Question:Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer: a. Voting takes place on one day
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/28
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Legislative Framework

LF001

Status of Electoral Law


Question:What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s): b. Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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LF003

Electoral Law covers


Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Comments:
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012); Constitution, (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm); Law n.101 of 28 November 1994 "New Rules for referendum and people's legislative initiative"; Law n. 22 of 24 February 1994 "Law on municipalities": http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21551leggi_5086.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting


Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 7, (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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LF007

Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)


Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): b. EMB
d. Other
Comments: b) The Permanent Electoral Committee handles questions of eligibility and regularity of elections; d) The Electoral Board is responsible for the first level of disputes regarding the allocation of seats.
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 30, 44 (b): http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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Electoral Management

EM001
Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
Name of Institution: The Permanent Electoral Committee ("GIUNTA PERMANENTE DELLE ELEZIONI")


Website Address: http://www.elezioni.sm/on-line/Home/Elezionipolitiche/GiuntaPermanentedelleElezioni.html (2012)
Source
No Source
Verified
2012/05/28
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EM002

Responsibility of national EMB


Question:Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s): a. National level
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the State Secretariat of Interior: http://www.elezioni.sm/on-line/Home/Elezionipolitiche/GiuntaPermanentedelleElezioni.html (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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EM004

EMB budget determined by


Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): h. No information available
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the State Secretariat of Interior: http://www.elezioni.sm/on-line/Home/Elezionipolitiche/GiuntaPermanentedelleElezioni.html (2012); Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 43, 44: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by


Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): h. No information available
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the State Secretariat of Interior : http://www.elezioni.sm/on-line/Home/Elezionipolitiche/GiuntaPermanentedelleElezioni.html (2012); Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 43, 44: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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EM006

Term of EMB members


Question:The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer: b. For a specified number of years
Comments: b) For the duration of the parliamentary mandate (5 years)
Source: Official Website of the State Secretariat of Interior : http://www.elezioni.sm/on-line/Home/Elezionipolitiche/GiuntaPermanentedelleElezioni.html (2012); Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 43: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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EM011
What are the approximate proportions (%) of total election expenditure for the last national elections devoted to the following?
Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 	
Election Management Body administration 	
Staff/Equipment/Supplies 	
Security 	
Official funding of parties and candidates 	
Voter education 	
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts 	
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs 	
Polling operations 	
Vote tabulation 	
Other 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/11/13
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EM012

Electoral Management model


Question:What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer: a. Governmental
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the State Secretariat of Interior : http://www.elezioni.sm/on-line/Home/Elezionipolitiche/GiuntaPermanentedelleElezioni.html (2012); Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 43: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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EM013

Number of EMB members


Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: a) 5 members
Source: Official Website of the State Secretariat of Interior : http://www.elezioni.sm/on-line/Home/Elezionipolitiche/GiuntaPermanentedelleElezioni.html (2012); Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 43: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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EM014

Membership based on


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer: c. Combination of partisanship and expertise
Comments: c) The Permanent Electoral Committee cannot be composed of members of the Parliament, Mayors or members of the City Councils
Source: Official Website of the State Secretariat of Interior : http://www.elezioni.sm/on-line/Home/Elezionipolitiche/GiuntaPermanentedelleElezioni.html (2012); Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 43, 44: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): e. Legislature
Comments: e) The members of the Permanent Electoral Committee are elected by the Parliament
Source: Official Website of the State Secretariat of Interior : http://www.elezioni.sm/on-line/Home/Elezionipolitiche/GiuntaPermanentedelleElezioni.html (2012); Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 43, 44: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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Voter Education

VE001

Information campaigns performed by


Question:Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s): d. National Government
h. Political parties/ candidates
i. Media
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the State Secretariat of Interior: http://www.elezioni.sm/on-line/Home/Elezionipolitiche/GiuntaPermanentedelleElezioni.html (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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VE002

Frequency of voter education programs


Question:At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer: b. Election time only
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the State Secretariat of Interior: http://www.elezioni.sm/on-line/Home/Elezionipolitiche/GiuntaPermanentedelleElezioni.html (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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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 State Secretariat of Interior: http://www.elezioni.sm/on-line/Home/Elezionipolitiche/GiuntaPermanentedelleElezioni.html (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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Voter Registration

VR001

Voting age


Question:What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer: c. 18
Comments:
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 1: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012); Constitution, Art. 7, (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm);
Verified: 2012/05/28
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VR002

Other voting requirements


Question:Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s): a. Citizenship
c. Citizenship of Parents
Comments:
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 1, 3: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012); Constitution, Art. 7, (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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VR004

Authority responsible for voter registration


Question:Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer: e. Other
Comments: e) The National Electoral Commission ("Commissione Elettorale Di Stato")
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 6: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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VR008

Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?


Question:Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 6: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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Parties and Candidates

PC001

Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)


Question:What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): d. No registration required
Comments:
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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PC002

Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)


Question:What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s): g. No information available
Comments: There is only one chamber.
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/15
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PC003

Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)


Question:What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): a. Age
b. Citizenship
d. Residence
f. Registration
Comments: a) 21 years old
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 14, 18: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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PC004

Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)


Question:What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s): k. No information available
Comments: There is only one chamber.
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/15
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PC008

Independent candidates


Question:Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s): c. In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
Comments:
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 14, 18, 38: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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PC012

Public funding of parties


Question:Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s): b. Direct
c. Indirect
Comments:
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 20: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012); Law n. 170 of 23 November 2005, Regulating the funding of political parties
Verified: 2012/05/28
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PC015


Question:What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s): c. Based on current legislative representation
d. Based on number of candidates put forward in present election
Comments:
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 20: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012); Law n. 170 of 23 November 2005, Regulating the funding of political parties, Art. 2
Verified: 2012/05/28
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PC017


Question:Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: a) Anonymous contributions are prohibited
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 20: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012); Law n. 170 of 23 November 2005, Regulating the funding of political parties, Art. 13
Verified: 2012/05/28
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Vote Counting

VC004

Votes are sorted/counted at


Question:Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer: a. The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 38 (8): http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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VC011

When are ballots recounted?


Question:Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s): g. No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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VC016
If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
hours: 	
days: 	
weeks: 	
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2012/05/28
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Media and Elections

ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time


Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): g. Other (specify)
Comments: g) As agreed by candidates, under the coordination of the State Secretariat of Interior
Source: Codification of provisions for the regulation of electoral campaigns, Art. 7 (Art. 22 of Law 1/2007 as it has been amended by art. 9 of Law 1/2008)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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ME038
What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Amount (Euros) 	
The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising 	X
Source
International IDEA Political Finance Database http://www.idea.int/parties/finance/db/country_print.cfm?CountryCode=SM
Verified
2012/05/28
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ME056
What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
....... 	
There are no laws in this regard 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2012/05/28
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ME057
What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
......... 	
The law does not specify any limits 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2012/05/28
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ME059

Television debates


Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): b. Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Codification of provisions for the regulation of electoral campaigns, Art. 7 (Art. 22 of Law 1/2007 as it has been amended by art. 9 of Law 1/2008)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.


Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: a. 1 day
Comments: a) Any form of electoral propaganda is prohibited during the election day
Source: Codification of provisions for the regulation of electoral campaigns, Art. 9 (Art. 9 of Law n.36/1997)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: b. No
Comments: There is no maximum amount.
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012); Law n. 170 of 23 November 2005, Regulating the funding of political parties
Verified: 2012/05/28
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Direct Democracy

DD002

Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Law n.101 of 28 November 1994 "New Rules for referendum and people's legislative initiative": http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21630leggi_5165.pdf (2012); Constitution, Art. 3 bis, 17, (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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DD003

Mandatory referendums (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: Constitutional amendments and laws implementing the fundamental principles enshrined in the Constitution shall be subject to a referendum within ninety days of their approval by the Parliament.
Source: Law n.101 of 28 November 1994 "New Rules for referendum and people's legislative initiative": http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21630leggi_5165.pdf (2012); Constitution, Art. 3 bis, 17, (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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DD004

Optional referendums (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Law n.101 of 28 November 1994 "New Rules for referendum and people's legislative initiative": http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21630leggi_5165.pdf (2012); Constitution, Art. 3 bis, (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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DD005

Citizens' Initiatives (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Law n.101 of 28 November 1994 "New Rules for referendum and people's legislative initiative": http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21630leggi_5165.pdf (2012); Constitution, Art. 3 bis, (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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DD006

Agenda Initiatives (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: The electorate can present to the Parliament bills drafted in articles and accompanied by an explanatory report. Each proposal must be accompanied by at least sixty signatures of voters.
Source: Law n.101 of 28 November 1994 "New Rules for referendum and people's legislative initiative", Art. 33: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21630leggi_5165.pdf (2012); Constitution, Art. 3 bis, (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm)
Verified: 2012/05/28
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DD007


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/05/28
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DD013
When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level? Date (yyyy)
Mandatory referendum 	
Optional referendum 	
Citizens' initiative 	
Agenda initiative 	
Recall 	
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2012/05/28
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DD014
When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
Mandatory referendum 	
Optional referendum 	
Citizens' initiative 	
Agenda initiative 	
Recall 	
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2012/05/28
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DD038
What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
Turnout quorum 	
Approval quorum 	
No quorum required 	
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
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DD039
What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
Turnout quorum 	
Approval quorum 	
No quorom required 	
Not applicable 	
Source
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DD072
How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)? Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Fixed number 	
Proportion of the electorate 	
Proportion of the vote at the most recent election 	
Other (specify) 	
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
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DD073
How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a rejective referendum (optional)? Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Fixed number 	
Proportion of the electorate 	
Proportion of the vote at the most recent election 	
Other (specify) 	
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
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DD074
How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a citizens' initiative? Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Fixed number 	
Proportion of the electorate 	
Proportion of the vote at the most recent election 	
Other (specify) 	
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
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DD075
How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an agenda initiative? Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Fixed number 	
Proportion of the electorate 	
Proportion of the vote at the most recent election 	
Other (specify) 	
Not applicable 	
Source
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DD084
How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a recall? Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Fixed number 	
Proportion of the electorate 	
Proportion of the vote at the most recent election 	
Other (specify) 	
Not applicable 	
Source
No Source
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DD129


Question:Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer: b. Sometimes binding
Comments: The proposal submitted to a referendum is approved if it receives the majority of valid votes, and not less than 32% of the votes of registered electors.
Source: Law n.101 of 28 November 1994 "New Rules for referendum and people's legislative initiative", Art. 31, 32: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21630leggi_5165.pdf (2012)
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DD130


Question:Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer: c. Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:
Source: Law n.101 of 28 November 1994 "New Rules for referendum and people's legislative initiative": http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21630leggi_5165.pdf (2012); Constitution, Art. 3 bis, 17, (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm)
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DD131


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer: c. No information available
Comments:
Source:
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Voting Operations

VO003

Electors vote at


Question:Where can electors vote?
Answer(s): a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
d. At specially designated polling stations
j. Other
Comments:
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 22, 4, 6, 36 bis: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012); Decree n. 117 of 13 December 2007, Regulating voting of patients and people with mobility difficulties: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/23605leggi_7203.pdf (2012);
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VO004

Voting outside the country is permitted for


Question:Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s): a. Outside the country voting is not permitted
Comments:
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 4, 6, 36 bis: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
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VO005

Locations for voting outside of the country


Question:If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s): h. Not applicable
Comments: Voting outside the country is not permitted.
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 4, 6, 36 bis: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
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VO010
Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Yes, the maximum capacity is: 	
No 	
Source
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VO011

Voting method


Question:How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s): a. Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 36: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
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VO012
How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
The smallest polling station: 	
The largest polling station: 	
Average per polling station: 	
Source
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