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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Organic Law of 18/06/2012 fixing the number of members of the National Assembly, the eligibility criteria and the incompatibilities, art. 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TG/togo-organic-law-of-18-06-2012-fixing-the-number/view (2012)
Verified: 2023/10/12
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments:
Source: Organic Law of 18/06/2012 fixing the number of members of the National Assembly, the eligibility criteria and the incompatibilities, art. 5 (4): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TG/togo-organic-law-of-18-06-2012-fixing-the-number/view (2012)
Verified: 2023/10/12
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
a . Legislature (1st chamber)
Comments:
Source: Organic Law of 18/06/2012 fixing the number of members of the National Assembly, the eligibility criteria and the incompatibilities, art. 5 (4): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TG/togo-organic-law-of-18-06-2012-fixing-the-number/view
Verified: 2023/10/12
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
b . Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: The President is the head of state, elected by universal, direct suffrage for a five-year term. The President is elected by a simple majority of votes cast in only one round of elections.
Source: Constitution, art. 58, 59 60: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The head of government is the Prime Minister. The President of the Republic appoints the Prime Minister from the party that has parliamentary majority.
Source: Constitution, art. 66, 78: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 58 - 75: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: The Constitution stipulates that the legislative power is exercised by a Parliament consisting of two chambers, the National Assembly and the Senate. However, in reality, there is only the National Assembly, composed of 91 deputies.
Source: Constitution, art. 51: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
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: Organic Law of 18/06/2012 fixing the number of members of the National Assembly, the eligibility criteria and the incompatibilities, art. 4 (1): http://archives.assemblee-nationale.tg/admin/pdf/Loi-organique-fixant-le-nombre-de-d-put-s-2-lecture-.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/21
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
b . Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: Organic Law of 18/06/2012 fixing the number of members of the National Assembly, the eligibility criteria and the incompatibilities, art. 5: http://archives.assemblee-nationale.tg/admin/pdf/Loi-organique-fixant-le-nombre-de-d-put-s-2-lecture-.pdf (2013);
Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/lois/liste.php?num=26 (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
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 No. 2000-07 as amended, art. 1: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2000/Pages%20from%20jo_2000-009-2.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended, art. 2: http://www.ifes.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Election%20Law/2005/IFES_19/EL00062.pdf (2013);
Constitution, art. 5: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary b . EMB
Comments: The Constitutional Court and the Electoral Commission (CENI).
Source: Constitution, art. 104 (2): http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013);
Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended, art. 164: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2000/Pages%20from%20jo_2000-009-2.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended by law No 2005-001, law No. 2007-009 and law No. 2009-002, art. 3: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2007/Pages%20from%20jo_2007-007.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
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 Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) develops its own budget.
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended by law No 2005-001 and 2007-009, art. 7: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2007/Pages%20from%20jo_2007-007.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
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: The Court of Auditors.
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended by law No 2005-001 and 2007-009, art. 22: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2007/Pages%20from%20jo_2007-007.pdf (2013);
Constitution, art. 107: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
c . For an unspecified period
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended by law No 2005-001, law No. 2007-009 and law No. 2009-002, art. 21: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/lois/liste.php?num=26 (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) is in charge of the organisation and supervision of elections. The CENI is an independent authority, with administrative and operational autonomy.
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended by law No 2005-001, law No. 2007-009 and law No. 2009-002, art. 3, 6: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2007/Pages%20from%20jo_2007-007.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
b . 11 - 20 members (specify)
Comments: The CENI is composed of 19 members.
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended by law No 2005-001, law No. 2007-009 and law No. 2009-002, art. 15 (1): http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2007/Pages%20from%20jo_2007-007.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: The members of the CENI are elected on the basis of their expertise and their personal integrity. Candidates standing for elections, as well as members of the central and local government cannot be members of the CENI.
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended by law No 2005-001, law No. 2007-009 and law No. 2009-002, art. 15 (2), 16: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2007/Pages%20from%20jo_2007-007.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State c . Executive d . Opposition h . Civil society
Comments: 5 members are selected by the president, 10 by the opposition, 2 by the civil society and the remaining 2 members are selected by the government.
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended by law No 2005-001, law No. 2007-009 and law No. 2009-002, art. 15 (2): http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2007/Pages%20from%20jo_2007-007.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
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
Comments: The CENI
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended by law No 2005-001, law No. 2007-009 and law No. 2009-002, art. 11: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2007/Pages%20from%20jo_2007-007.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
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 No. 2000-07 as amended by law No 2005-001, law No. 2007-009 and law No. 2009-002, art. 11: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2007/Pages%20from%20jo_2007-007.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
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 No. 2000-07 as amended by law No 2005-001, law No. 2007-009 and law No. 2009-002, art. 11: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2007/Pages%20from%20jo_2007-007.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended, art. 51: http://www.ifes.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Election%20Law/2005/IFES_19/EL00062.pdf (2013);
Constitution, art. 5: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship e . Other
Comments: The electorate consists of all Togolese citizens of both sexes, aged eighteen (18) years of age, in full possession of their civil and political rights.
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended, art. 51: http://www.ifes.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Election%20Law/2005/IFES_19/EL00062.pdf (2013);
Constitution, art. 5: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI)
Source: Electoral Code as amended by law No. 2007-009 of 7 February 2007, art. 12: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2007/Pages%20from%20jo_2007-007.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: It is compulsory to be on the electoral rolls in order to be able to vote.
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended, art. 52: http://www.ifes.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Election%20Law/2005/IFES_19/EL00062.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
b . Deposit requirement (specify amount) f . Other
Comments: At least 1/3 of the nominated candidates must be women.
Source: Organic Law of 18/06/2012 fixing the number of members of the National Assembly, the eligibility criteria and the incompatibilities, art. 23, 25, 28: http://archives.assemblee-nationale.tg/admin/pdf/Loi-organique-fixant-le-nombre-de-d-put-s-2-lecture-.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/21
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:
Source: ARTICLE 281 du code électoral.
Verified: 2005/05/20
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 c . Country of birth f . Registration i . Minimum level of literacy
Comments: Eligible candidates must be at least 25 years old at the date of elections and Togolese citizens by birth.
The candidate must also be able to read, write and speak the official language.
Source: Organic Law of 18/06/2012 fixing the number of members of the National Assembly, the eligibility criteria and the incompatibilities, art. 7, 8: http://archives.assemblee-nationale.tg/admin/pdf/Loi-organique-fixant-le-nombre-de-d-put-s-2-lecture-.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/12/21
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:
Source: ARTICLE 281 DU CODE électoral
Verified: 2005/01/16
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Organic Law of 18/06/2012 fixing the number of members of the National Assembly, the eligibility criteria and the incompatibilities, art. 23 (3): http://archives.assemblee-nationale.tg/admin/pdf/Loi-organique-fixant-le-nombre-de-d-put-s-2-lecture-.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2013/01/03
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments:
Source: Law No. 91-97 on Political Parties, art. 18 (2), 21: http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Togo/TOGO-Charte-des-partis.pdf (2013);
Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended, art. 92, 94: http://www.ifes.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Election%20Law/2005/IFES_19/EL00062.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/04
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Based on result of previous election
Comments: Political parties who have received at least 5% of the votes at the national parliamentary elections are entitled to receive public funding.
Source: Law No. 91-97 on Political Parties, art. 18 (2): http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Togo/TOGO-Charte-des-partis.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/04
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Law No. 91-97 on Political Parties, art. 18 (1), 19: http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Togo/TOGO-Charte-des-partis.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/04
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 No. 2000-07 as amended, art. 119, 120: http://www.ifes.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Election%20Law/2005/IFES_19/EL00062.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended: http://www.ifes.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Election%20Law/2005/IFES_19/EL00062.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
Media and Elections
ME009
Question: In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
Answer(s):
b . Private radio d . Private television e . Print media
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/10
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
Comments: Any candidate or list of candidates has equal access to official means of communication and information in accordance with the procedures and conditions determined by the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication.
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended, art. 94, 186: http://www.ifes.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Election%20Law/2005/IFES_19/EL00062.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
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 No. 2000-07 as amended, art. 187: http://www.ifes.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Election%20Law/2005/IFES_19/EL00062.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
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.
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended: http://www.ifes.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Election%20Law/2005/IFES_19/EL00062.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
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 in this regard.
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended, art. 141: http://www.ifes.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Election%20Law/2005/IFES_19/EL00062.pdf (2013);
Law No. 91-97 on Political Parties: http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Togo/TOGO-Charte-des-partis.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
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, art. 4, 144: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 144 (3): http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 144 (4): http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 4: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
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: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4.
Verified: 2005/04/25
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: Constitution 1992 TITRE 13 article 144 .
Verified: 2005/05/13
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):
a . Constitutional
Comments:
Source: CONSTITUTION 1992 titre 1 article 4.
Verified: 2005/04/25
DD100
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD101
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD102
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
Answer:
a . All signatures checked
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD103
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
a . All signatures checked
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD104
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD105
Question: Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
Answer(s):
d . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/05/13
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):
b . Other government department f . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Code electoral 2005 articles 4 et 11 nouveaux.
Verified: 2005/05/16
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):
e . Registered electors f . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/16
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: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/16
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
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/16
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):
a . Constitutional
Comments:
Source: Constituion 1992 titre 1 article 4.
Verified: 2005/04/25
DD110
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Information booklets b . Leaflets and pamphlets c . Radio broadcasts d . TV broadcasts e . Press advertisements f . Website
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/16
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: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/16
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):
e . Disclosure requirements
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 9 article 130 alinea 2.
Verified: 2005/05/16
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):
e . Disclosure requirements f . Other (please specify)
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 9 article 130 alinea 2
Verified: 2005/05/16
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: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/16
DD115
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
Answer:
a . Fixed time period (specify)
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/16
DD116
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/16
DD117
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/16
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):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/16
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):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/16
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):
b . Specific laws/legislation
Comments:
Source: reglement interieur de l'assemblee nationale.
Verified: 2005/04/28
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: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/16
DD121
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/16
DD122
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . None
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/16
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: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/05/16
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: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/16
DD127
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/16
DD015
Question: Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Government (specify department)
Comments:
Source: Code electoral 2005 article 4 (nouveau) alinea 1.
Verified: 2005/04/26
DD016
Question: Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: code electoral 2005 article 4 (nouveau) alinea 1.
Verified: 2005/04/26
DD017
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Code electoral 2005 .Constitution 1992 modifiee en 2002 article 4 alinea 3 et Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/04/26
DD018
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Code electoral 2005 .Constitution 1992 modifiee en 2002 article 4 alinea 3 et Mr Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/04/26
DD019
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Code electoral 2005 .Constitution 1992 modifiee en 2002 article 4 alinea 3 et Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/04/26
DD020
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Code electoral 2005 .Constitution 1992 modifiee en 2002 article 4 alineea 3 et Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
Verified: 2005/04/28
DD021
Question: Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/04/28
DD022
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/04/28
DD023
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: constitution 1992 TITRE 13 article 144.
Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD024
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
reglement interieur de l'assemblee nationale.
Verified: 2005/04/28
DD025
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/04/28
DD026
Question: Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/04/28
DD027
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s):
k . None
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 13 article 144 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/04/28
DD028
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 13 article 144 alineas 3 et 4.
Verified: 2005/04/28
DD029
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . National sovereignty, national self-determination h . Taxes and public expenditure commitments
Comments:
Source: Consrtitution 1992 TITRE 1 article 4 alinea 1; tire 5 article 84(9eme et 10ème tirets).
Verified: 2005/04/28
DD030
Question: Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 11 article 138 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/04/28
DD031
Question: Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
Answer(s):
c . President f . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 2.
Verified: 2005/04/28
DD032
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
c . President f . Other (specify who)
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 13 article 144 alineas 1 et 3.
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD033
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
c . President e . Registered electors
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alineas 2 et 3 et titre 13 article 144 alinea 4.
Verified: 2005/05/13
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
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
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
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD036
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify who)
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/04/28
DD037
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify who)
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3
Verified: 2005/04/28
DD040
Question: What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD041
Question: What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3 .
Verified: 2005/05/13
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):
f . Other
Comments:
Source: constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4.
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
b . Under certain circumstances (specify below)
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 13 article 144 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/04/28
DD044
Question: When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer:
b . Under certain circumstances (specify below)
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD045
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 2 ET 3 .
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD046
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 2 et 3.
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD047
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
k . None
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 2 ET 3.
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD048
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
k . None
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 2 ET 3.
Verified: 2005/05/12
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
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/05/12
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
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD051
Question: What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
Answer(s):
a . Proposed title c . Full proposed text d . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin et site www.lapetition.com
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD052
Question: Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Proponents of the initiative
Comments:
Source: site www.lapetition.com
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD053
Question: Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer:
a . Proponents of the initiative
Comments:
Source: site www.lapetition.com
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD054
Question: Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/05/12
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):
e . None
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD056
Question: Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
Answer(s):
a . An automatic check is part of the initiative process
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD057
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
Answer(s):
f . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD058
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD059
Question: Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD060
Question: At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
Answer(s):
d . Not at all
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD061
Question: What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/12
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):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD063
Question: Who decides the final ballot text?
Answer(s):
a . Proponents of the initiative
Comments:
Source: Site www.lapetition.com
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD064
Question: Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD065
Question: Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
Answer(s):
a . Members of the national legislature j . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/12
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: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/12
DD069
Question: When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
Answer:
b . Separately and subsequently
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/12
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: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/12
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:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
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: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
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: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
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: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD080
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
c . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD081
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
c . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD082
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
c . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD083
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
c . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin. Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/05/13
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: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD087
Question: Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
b . At specified places
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD088
Question: Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
b . At specified places
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD089
Question: Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
a . Anywhere
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD090
Question: Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
a . Anywhere
Comments:
Source: www.lapetition.com
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD091
Question: Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
Answer(s):
f . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD092
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
a . Signatories must provide identity/voting card number c . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD093
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
a . Signatories must provide identity/voting card number c . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD094
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
c . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: www.lapetition.com et Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD095
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
c . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: www.lapetition.com et Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD096
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin
Verified: 2005/05/13
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: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/05/13
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: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD099
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinea 3.
Verified: 2005/05/13
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 4, 144: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
a . Constitutional changes only
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 4, 144: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,LEGAL,,LEGISLATION,TGO,456d621e2,48ef43c72,0.html (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/10
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 h . By proxy
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended, art. 113, 129: http://www.ifes.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Election%20Law/2005/IFES_19/EL00062.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
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 Code No. 2000-07 as amended, art. 61: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2007/Pages%20from%20jo_2007-007.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended, art. 61: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2007/Pages%20from%20jo_2007-007.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended, art. 113: http://www.ifes.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Election%20Law/2005/IFES_19/EL00062.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/03
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