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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The National Assembly comprises 150 members of whom 90 are elected from multi-member constituencies and the remaining 60 members are elected from a single nationwide constituency.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.146, L.147: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
BD002
Question: The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments:
Source: Code des collectivités locales Titre III de la commune article 78
Verified: 2012/09/14
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: Each departmental administrative division forms one constituency.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.146, L.147: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
BD004
Question: If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer:
b . Citizen population
Comments:
Source: Code des collectivités locales titre III chapt 1er denominations et limites des communes
Verified: 2012/09/14
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: Each departmental administrative division forms one constituency.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.146, L.147: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
BD006
Question: What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s):
d . Changes in distribution of total population m . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/09/17
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
c . Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President is elected by universal, direct suffrage by absolute majority in two rounds for a 5 year term. She/he can be re-elected once.
Source: Presidency of Senegal
http://www.presidence.sn/en/presidency/the-president
Verified: 2024/10/25
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The head of Government is the Prime Minister who is appointed by the President.
Source: Constitution 2012, art. 49, 53 (1): http://www.assemblee-nationale.sn/images/stories/PDF/constitution_du_senegal.pdf (2017)
English: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Senegal_2009?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution 2012, art. 26 - 52: http://www.assemblee-nationale.sn/images/stories/PDF/constitution_du_senegal.pdf (2017)
English: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Senegal_2009?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: The legislature consists of the National Assembly. The upper chamber (Senate) was abolished in 2012.
Source: Constitution 2012, art. 59: http://www.assemblee-nationale.sn/images/stories/PDF/constitution_du_senegal.pdf (2013)
English: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Senegal_2009?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
c . Block Vote g . List Proportional Representation h . Mixed Member Proportional
Comments: The National Assembly comprises 165 members of whom 105 (90 members elected in Senegal from 45 single/multi-member constituencies and 15 members representing Senegalese abroad) are elected by party block vote from single/ multi-member constituencies and the remaining 60 members are elected by list proportional representation from a single nationwide constituency. All National Assembly Members serve five year terms
Source: Inter-Parliamentary Union-National Assembly Senegal
http://archive.ipu.org/parline/reports/2277.htm
Verified: 2024/10/25
ES006
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
l . Other
Comments: The upper chamber (Senate) was abolished in 2012.
Source: Constitution Titre VI- du Parlement art. 60-1
Verified: 2019/02/21
ES007
Question: If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
Answer:
c . Largest Remainder Method (Quota)
Comments:
Source: Code électoral Article L 149
Verified: 2019/02/21
ES008
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s):
a . National level
Comments: The legislature consists of only the National Assembly
Source: http://archive.ipu.org/parline/reports/2277.htm
Verified: 2019/02/21
ES010
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: 15 seats in the National Assembly are reserved for Senegalese in the diaspora. 4 seats for Africa, 2 seats in Europe, 1 in Oceania-America, 3 in Asia-Middle East with a limit of 3 seats per regional zone.
Source: http://archive.ipu.org/parline/reports/2277.htm
Verified: 2019/02/21
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:
Verified: 2019/02/21
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)
Comments: elections are held every five years
Source: http://archive.ipu.org/parline/reports/2277.htm
Verified: 2019/02/21
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:
Source:
Verified: 2019/02/21
ES020
Question: Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2019/02/21
ES021
Question: Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2019/02/21
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
b . Separate legislation c . Decree d . Regulations or administrative rules
Comments: The electoral law has a legislative part and it is accompanied by decrees and regulations.
Source: Electoral Code 2012: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections c . Local elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code 2012: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Constitution 2012, art. 3 (4): http://www.assemblee-nationale.sn/images/stories/PDF/constitution_du_senegal.pdf (2013);
English: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Senegal_2009?lang=en (2017)
Electoral Code 2012, art. L.26, L.27: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary
Comments: The Constitutional Court
Source: Constitution 2012, art. 35: http://www.assemblee-nationale.sn/images/stories/PDF/constitution_du_senegal.pdf (2013);
English: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Senegal_2009?lang=en (2017)
Electoral Code 2012, art. LO.140 - LO.143, L.189, LO.190, LO.191: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
Electoral Management
EM001
Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
1) Ministère Chargé des Élections (MCE)/Ministry in charge of Elections
2) Commission Electorale Nationale Autonome (CENA)/National Autonomous Electoral Commission
3) Cour d'Appel/Court of Appeal
Website Address: http://www.cena.sn (2013)
Source
Décret n°2011-1019 du 25 juillet 2011 portant création d’un Ministre Chargé des Élections;
Electoral Code 2012, art. L.1, L.2, L.4, L.5, LO.25, LO.133: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2013)
Verified
2013/01/10
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level d . Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: Referenda
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.1, L.2, L.4, L.5, LO.25, LO.133: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
EM003
Question: The national electoral management body reports to:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments:
Source: 2009 edition of the Electoral Code of Senegal
http://www.elections.sn/data/code_electoral_2009.pdf
loi n°2009- 09 du 16 janvier 2009
Verified: 2010/04/30
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature g . Other
Comments: The National Autonomous Electoral Commission develops its own budget plan, which is incorporated to the annual state budget.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.22 (1, 2): http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
e . Another organ within the national government
Comments: A public accountant appointed by the Minister of Finance.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.22 (3): http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: The members of the National Autonomous Electoral Commission are appointed for a term of six (06) years with partial renewal every three years.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.7 (3): http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
c . Mixed
Comments: The electoral administration is exercised by the Ministry in charge of Elections, the National Autonomous Electoral Commission and the Court of Appeal of Dakar. Each of these institutions has different responsibilities and functions in relation to the conduct of the electoral process.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.1, L.2, L.4, L.5, LO.25, LO.133: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
b . 11 - 20 members (specify)
Comments: The National Autonomous Electoral Commission is composed of 12 members.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.7 (1): http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: The members of the National Autonomous Electoral Commission are chosen from among persons of Senegalese nationality, recognised for their moral integrity, intellectual honesty, neutrality and impartiality.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.7 (1): http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State h . Civil society
Comments: The members of the National Autonomous Electoral Commission are appointed by presidential decree after consultation with civil society institutions and associations.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.7 (1): http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
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 g . NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments: The Ministry in charge of Elections and the National Autonomous Electoral Commission.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. R.2, L.1 (3), L.11, L.15: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
b . Election time only
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. R.2, L.1 (3), L.11, L.15: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
a . No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. R.2, L.1 (3), L.11, L.15: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Constitution 2012, art. 3 (4): http://www.assemblee-nationale.sn/images/stories/PDF/constitution_du_senegal.pdf (2013);
English: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Senegal_2009?lang=en (2017)
Electoral Code 2012, art. L.26: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship d . Naturalization
Comments: Suffrage may be direct or indirect. It is always universal, equal, and secret.
All Senegalese nationals of both sexes, who are 18 years old, enjoying their civil and political rights, are electors within the conditions determined by the law.
Source: Constitution 2012, art. 3 (4): http://www.assemblee-nationale.sn/images/stories/PDF/constitution_du_senegal.pdf (2013);
English: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Senegal_2009?lang=en (2017)
Electoral Code 2012, art. L.26, L.27: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2024/10/25
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 Ministry in charge of Elections
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.2: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.29: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
b . Deposit requirement (specify amount) c . Regional distribution requirement f . Other
Comments: Each party list must respect gender equality.
The lists presented for legislative elections on the basis of proportional representation must include candidates for every constituency. There is also a deposit requirement for each list.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.145 (1, 3), L.169, L.170, L.171: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
PC002
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments: The president appoints 45 members and, 55 members are elected by chamber 1 and local counsillors.
Source: Amadou Maleine Niang, former member of the Conseil d’Etat ([email protected] ), 2008-02-20.
Verified: 2008/03/28
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 f . Registration
Comments: Every Senegalese citizens, at least 25 years old, registered in the electoral roll, is eligible to stand for legislative elections.
Naturalized citizens must wait 10 years and renounce other citizenship.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. LO.153, LO.154, LO:155: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
PC004
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship f . Registration g . Nationality group
Comments:
Source: Amadou Maleine Niang, former member of the Conseil d’Etat ([email protected] ), 2008-02-20.
Verified: 2008/03/28
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: Independent candidates must be supported by a certain number of registered voters and pay a deposit.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. LO.145 (2), L.169, L.179 (5), LO.115 (3), LO.116, LO.117: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
c . Indirect
Comments: Political parties are not entitled to direct public funding. Only indirect public funding is available, in the form of free broadcast time and space for campaign materials.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.62 (3), LO.182, LO.129: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
International IDEA: Political Finance Database (2017)
http://www.oldsite.idea.int/political-finance/country.cfm?id=205
Verified: 2024/10/25
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: Political parties are not entitled to direct public funding. Only indirect public funding is available, in the form of free broadcast time and space for campaign materials.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.62 (3), LO.182, LO.129: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017);
EU Final Report on the 2012 Senegal Presidential Election, p. 5, 8, 14: http://eeas.europa.eu/eueom/pdf/missions/final-report-senegal-2012_fr.pdf (2017)
International IDEA: Political Finance Database (2017)
http://www.oldsite.idea.int/political-finance/country.cfm?id=205
Verified: 2024/10/25
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: There are no explicit legal provisions regulating this matter.
Source: EU Final Report on the 2012 Senegal Presidential Election, p. 14: http://eeas.europa.eu/eueom/pdf/missions/final-report-senegal-2012_fr.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
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 Code 2012, art. L.83: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code 2012: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance c . Based on result of previous election
Comments: Air time available to candidates is divided into two (02) fractions whose quota is determined by the media regulatory body: A fraction of the time divided equally between all political parties, coalition of political parties or independent persons representing the lists of candidates; A fraction of airtime allocated proportionally taking to account the parliamentary representation of political parties with presented lists of candidates.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. LO.182, LO.129: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. LO.130: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017);
EU Final Report on the 2012 Senegal Presidential Election, p. 28: http://eeas.europa.eu/eueom/pdf/missions/final-report-senegal-2012_fr.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
h . Not applicable
Comments: This matter is not regulated in the Electoral Law.
Source: Electoral Code 2012: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: There are no specific legal provisions regulating this matter.
Source: Electoral Code 2012: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017);
International IDEA: Political Finance Database (2017)
http://www.oldsite.idea.int/political-finance/country.cfm?id=205
EU Final Report on the 2012 Senegal Presidential Election, p. 14, 37: http://eeas.europa.eu/eueom/pdf/missions/final-report-senegal-2012_fr.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution 2012, art. 3 (1), 27, 51, 103: http://www.assemblee-nationale.sn/images/stories/PDF/constitution_du_senegal.pdf (2017)
English: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Senegal_2009?lang=en
Verified: 2017/03/22
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The initiative of the revision of the Constitution belongs jointly to the President of the Republic and to the deputies. The Prime Minister can propose to the President of the Republic a revision of Constitution. The project or the proposal for a revision of the Constitution is adopted by the assemblies. The revision is final after being approved by referendum.
However, the project or the proposal will not be presented to the referendum when the President of the Republic decides to submit it to the Parliament convened in Congress. In this case, the project or the proposal is approved if it unites the majority of the three fifths (3/5) of the votes.
Source: Constitution 2012, art. 27, 103: http://www.assemblee-nationale.sn/images/stories/PDF/constitution_du_senegal.pdf (2017)
English: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Senegal_2009?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/22
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President of the Republic can, after having collected the opinion of the President of National Parliament, of the President of the Senate and the Constitutional Council, submit any constitutional bill to a referendum. He can, on a proposal from the Prime Minister and after having consulted with the authorities indicated above, submit any bill to referendum.
Source: Constitution 2012, art. 51: http://www.assemblee-nationale.sn/images/stories/PDF/constitution_du_senegal.pdf (2013)
English: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Senegal_2009?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/22
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution 2012: http://www.assemblee-nationale.sn/images/stories/PDF/constitution_du_senegal.pdf (2013)
English: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Senegal_2009?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/22
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution 2012: http://www.assemblee-nationale.sn/images/stories/PDF/constitution_du_senegal.pdf (2013)
English: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Senegal_2009?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/22
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution 2012: http://www.assemblee-nationale.sn/images/stories/PDF/constitution_du_senegal.pdf (2013)
English: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Senegal_2009?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/22
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):
a . Constitutional
Comments:
Source: Articles 51 et 52 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/05
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):
a . Constitutional
Comments:
Source: Articles 51 et 52 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/05
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):
c . Regulations
Comments:
Source: Pas de precision pour le moment sur ce point precis
Verified: 2005/06/05
DD100
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
b . Ban on payment per signature
Comments:
Source: Selon Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD101
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 39, 40, 49, 52, 86 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD102
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 51 et 103 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD103
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
a . All signatures checked
Comments:
Source: Selon Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD104
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 39, 40, 49, 52, 86 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD105
Question: Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms b . Another government department (specify)
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
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:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD107
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 an initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
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: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
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 c . Radio broadcasts d . TV broadcasts e . Press advertisements f . Website
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
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):
c . Regulations
Comments:
Source: Pas de precision pour le moment sur ce point
Verified: 2005/06/05
DD110
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Information booklets c . Radio broadcasts d . TV broadcasts e . Press advertisements f . Website
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
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: Articles 39, 40, 49, 52 86 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD112
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
a . Compulsory registration of campaigners and campaign groups d . Restrictions on the sources of contributions e . Disclosure requirements
Comments:
Source: Selon Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD113
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Compulsory registration of campaigners and campaign groups e . Disclosure requirements
Comments:
Source: Selon Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
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: Pas de campagnes publiques de destitution l'initiative revenant au president de la republique
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD115
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
Answer:
a . Fixed time period (specify)
Comments:
Source: Selon Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD116
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD117
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 39, 40, 49, 52, 86 dev la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
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):
b . Selected campaign organisations
Comments:
Source: Selon Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD119
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
b . Selected campaign organisations
Comments:
Source: Selon Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
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):
a . Constitutional
Comments:
Source: Articles 41 et 49 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/05
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: Articles 39, 40, 49, 52, 86 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD121
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
b . Free media access c . Free publication space in information document
Comments:
Source: Article L.20 de l'ancien code electoral
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD122
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
b . Free media access c . Free publication space in information document
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
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: Articles 39, 40, 49, 52, 86 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD125
Question: Is the government permitted to campaign either in favour of or against any specific outcome to a referendum, initiatives or recall vote?
Answer(s):
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/13
DD127
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Voir articles 39, 40, 49, 52 86 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD015
Question: Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Government (specify department) b . Independent electoral commission
Comments:
Source: Tanor Tandhiela Fall
Verified: 2005/06/05
DD016
Question: Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Tanor Tandhiela Fall
Verified: 2005/06/05
DD017
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Tanor Tandhiela Fall
Verified: 2005/06/05
DD018
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Tanor Tandhiela Fall
Verified: 2005/06/05
DD019
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
b . Yes, in some regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source: Tanor Tandhiela Fall
Verified: 2005/06/05
DD020
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
b . Yes, in some regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source: tanor Tandhiela Fall
Verified: 2005/06/05
DD021
Question: Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/02/26
DD022
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Articles 51 et 103 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/05
DD023
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Articles 51 et 103 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/05
DD024
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Articles 51 et 103 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD026
Question: Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Tanor Tandhiela Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD027
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments b . Adoption of international treaties d . National sovereignity, national self-determination e . Conflict between constitutional organs
Comments:
Source: Articles 50 et 103 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD028
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments b . Adoption of international treaties d . National sovereignty, national self-determination e . Conflict between constitutional organs f . Devolution
Comments:
Source: Articles 50 et 103 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD029
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
Answer(s):
g . Civil service h . Taxes and public expenditure commitments i . Other public policy issues
Comments:
Source: Articles 50 et 103 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD030
Question: Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source: Pas d'informations precises pour le moment sur ce sujet
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD031
Question: Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
Answer(s):
c . President
Comments:
Source: Articles 51 et 103 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD032
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
a . Government (specify department) b . Independent electoral commission
Comments:
Source: Tanor Tandhiela Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD033
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
a . Government (specify department) b . Independent electoral commission
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD034
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
a . The title of the proposal b . The numbers of the articles or paragraphs of the legal instruments to which changes are proposed
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD035
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
a . The title of the proposal b . The numbers of the articles or paragraphs of the legal instruments to which changes are proposed
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD036
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
Answer(s):
a . Government
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD037
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
Answer(s):
a . Government
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD040
Question: What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
a . Simple majority (>50%)
Comments:
Source: Article 103 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD041
Question: What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
a . Simple majority (>50%)
Comments:
Source: Article 103 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD042
Question: In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election? Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship b . Residence d . Overseas voting
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
a . Always
Comments:
Source: Article 108 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD044
Question: When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer:
a . Always
Comments:
Source: Article 108 de la Constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD045
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
b . Legislative proposals
Comments:
Source: Article 51 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD046
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
b . Legislative proposals
Comments:
Source: Areticle 51 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD047
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments b . Adoption of international treaties c . Transfer of authority d . National sovereignty, national self-determination e . Conflict between constitutional organs f . Devolution
Comments:
Source: Articles 51 et 103 de la constitution.
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD048
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments b . Adoption of international treaties c . Transfer of authority d . National sovereignty, national self-determination e . Conflict between constitutional organs f . Devolution
Comments:
Source: Articles 51 et 103 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD049
Question: Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
a . A number of individuals b . Registered committee/organisation
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD050
Question: Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
a . A number of individuals b . Registered committee/organisation
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD051
Question: What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
Answer(s):
a . Proposed title c . Full proposed text
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD052
Question: Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
c . Both the proponents and the responsible agency following negotiation
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD053
Question: Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer:
c . Both the proponents and the responsible agency following negotiation
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD054
Question: Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Inconsistency with proposed content b . Commercial statement c . Discriminatory or inflammatory statements e . Incomprehensibility
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD055
Question: Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
Answer(s):
a . Spelling/grammatical checks b . Drafting actual text for legal measure
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD056
Question: Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
Answer(s):
a . An automatic check is part of the initiative process b . A check only takes place if a challenge to the initiative is submitted
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD057
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
Answer(s):
c . President d . Legislature e . Judiciary
Comments:
Source: Articles 41, 74 et 96 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD058
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
Answer(s):
c . After its submission but before the vote on the initiative
Comments:
Source: Articles 74, 75, 76, 92 de la constitution et Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD059
Question: Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Government b . Independent electoral commission c . President d . Legislature
Comments:
Source: Tanor Tniendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD060
Question: At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
Answer(s):
a . After the initiative is initially registered b . After the required signatures are verified
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD061
Question: What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
Answer:
b . Both the initiative and the alternative proposal are qualified for the ballot, and are put to a vote on the same day
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD062
Question: When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
Answer(s):
a . To accept both proposals b . To accept one proposal only c . To reject both proposals d . To specify his/her preferred proposal if both are passed
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD063
Question: Who decides the final ballot text?
Answer(s):
a . Proponents of the initiative b . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD064
Question: Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
Answer:
a . Within a certain time limit (specify)
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD065
Question: Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
Answer(s):
a . Members of the national legislature b . President c . Other national level elected executive positions d . National level appointed executive positions f . Governors, Mayors or equivalent
Comments:
Source: Articles 39, 40, 49, 52, 86 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD066
Question: What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
Answer(s):
a . Political or policy grounds b . Indictment c . Conviction d . Moral turpitude
Comments:
Source: Articles 39, 40,49, 52, 86 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD068
Question: If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
Answer:
a . Within a certain time limit (specify)
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD069
Question: When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
Answer:
b . Separately and subsequently
Comments:
Source: Articles 31 et 87 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD071
Question: Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall et articles 31 et 87 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD076
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
b . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Selon Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD077
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Selon Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD078
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
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: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD080
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD081
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD082
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Signatories must be registered
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD083
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Signatories must be registered
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD085
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD087
Question: Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 51 et 103 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD088
Question: Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
b . At specified places
Comments:
Source: Articles 51 et 103 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD089
Question: Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
a . Anywhere b . At specified places d . By post
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD090
Question: Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
a . Anywhere b . At specified places d . By post
Comments:
Source: Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD091
Question: Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
Answer(s):
b . At specified places
Comments:
Source: Articles 39, 40, 49, 52, 86 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD092
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 51 et 103 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD093
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 51 et 103 de la conbstitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD094
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Signatories must provide identity/voting card number b . Signatories must give copy of thumbprint
Comments:
Source: Selon Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD095
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Signatories must provide identity/voting card number b . Signatories must give copy of thumbprint c . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Selon Tanor Thiendella Fall
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD096
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 39, 40, 49, 52, 86 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD097
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 51 et 103 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD098
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 51 et 103 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD099
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Selon Tanor Thiendella Fazll
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution 2012, art. 103: http://www.assemblee-nationale.sn/images/stories/PDF/constitution_du_senegal.pdf (2013)
English: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Senegal_2009?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/22
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:
Source: Constitution 2012, art. 27, 51, 103: http://www.assemblee-nationale.sn/images/stories/PDF/constitution_du_senegal.pdf (2013)
English: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Senegal_2009?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/22
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution 2012: http://www.assemblee-nationale.sn/images/stories/PDF/constitution_du_senegal.pdf (2013)
English: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Senegal_2009?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/22
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.55 (2): http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country
Comments: Only in countries where polling stations/centers have been officially designated. Members of the armed forces serving abroad cannot vote.
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.29 (4), L.322, L.324, L.325: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
a . Embassies b . Consulates
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.29 (4), L.322, L.347: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: Un bulletin dans une enveloppe le tout déposé dans une urne.
By choosing the ballot of their candidate and then by putting it in the ballot box
Source: Electoral Code 2012, art. L.78 (5): http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2024/10/25
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