Info
Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 19, 175, 179: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/ ;
Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 33 (11): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
Verified: 2020/11/15
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population c . Compactness of constituencies d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries f . Communities of interest/cultural concerns
Comments: Indigenous districts are drawn.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 19, 175, 179: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The National Electoral Council (Consejo Nacional Electoral)
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 19: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/ ;
Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 33 (11): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
Verified: 2020/11/15
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
a . Head of State is the Head of Government b . Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: The president is both the head of state and the head of government. The president is elected in universal, direct and secret elections. The candidate who receives the majority of valid votes is elected as president. The President serves a term of 6 years and can be reelected.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, art. 226, 228: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
a . Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: The President who is both the head of state and the head of government is directly elected by the majority of valid votes.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, art. 228: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, art. 225–237: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, art. 186: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
e . Parallel (Segmented) (PR Lists and Majoritarian constituencies)
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, art. 186: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 8: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation d . Regulations or administrative rules
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/ ;
Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/ ;
Political Parties’ Law: “Ley de partidos políticos, reuniones públicas y manifestaciones”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-partidos-politicos-2010/
Verified: 2020/11/15
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections c . Local elections d . Referendums e . Other
Comments: Recalls and elections for unions, etc.
Source: Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 33 (1 & 2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
Verified: 2020/11/15
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: According to the Constitution, voting is a right and not an obligation.
Furthermore, the Organic Law regulating the Electoral Processes specifies that no person shall be forced under any circumstances to exercise his/her right to vote.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, art. 63: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 126: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
b . EMB
Comments: An appeal can be filed before the National Electoral Council within twenty (20) working days following completion of the act related to election results.
Source: Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 33 (30 & 31): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 197, 203: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level c . Local level d . Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: Referenda, recalls, union elections.
Source: Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 33 (1 & 2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
Verified: 2020/11/15
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The electoral authority prepares independently its annual draft budget and submits it to the National Executive for incorporation, without modification, to the respective Budget Bill which is submitted to the National Assembly for consideration. Only the National Assembly may make changes to the draft budget presented by the electoral authority.
Source: Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
Verified: 2020/11/15
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The National Electoral Council shall, within sixty (60) days after the expiration of the fiscal year, submit to the National Assembly an audit report and a report on the budget implementation.
Source: Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 16: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
Verified: 2020/11/15
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: 7 years. Members can be re-elected twice.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, art. 296: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/ ;
Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 8: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
Verified: 2020/11/15
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The National Electoral Council is a permanent body that performs its functions independently and is autonomous.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, art. 294: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/ ;
Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
Verified: 2020/11/15
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The National Electoral Council is composed of 5 members.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, art. 296: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/ ;
Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 8: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
Verified: 2020/11/15
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 Electoral Council must meet the following requirements:
1) Be of Venezuelan nationality for at least 15 years, be at least 30 years old and enjoy all their civil and political rights;
2) Hold a university degree and have at least 10 years of professional experience after having obtained the degree, preferably in the field of elections;
3) They must not be affiliated to any political organisation;
4) Have not been convicted for a crime during the last 20 years;
5) They must not have any family links with the President or the candidates.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, art. 296: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/ ;
Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 9: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
Verified: 2020/11/15
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
e . Legislature
Comments: The National Assembly selects the members of the National Electoral Council with a 2/3 majority of its members.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, art. 296: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/ ;
Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 8: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
Verified: 2020/11/15
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 National Electoral Council
Source: Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 33 (43): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
Verified: 2020/11/15
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments: According to the law: "One of the responsibilities of the National Electoral Council is to maintain permanent facilities to training, education and electoral information."
Source: Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 33 (43), 43 (5): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
Verified: 2020/11/15
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
Comments: Office for Electoral Registration: Achievement of campaigns of motivation to stimulate the civil participation
Source: Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 68: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
Verified: 2020/11/15
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, art. 64: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 29: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
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: Be registered in the Electoral Roll.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, art. 64: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 29: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
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 Voter Registration Office is in charge of the Electoral Register and shall exercise its functions under the direction and supervision of the National Electoral Council.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 31: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: All Venezuelans who meet the requirements for the right and duty to vote and who have been issued a corresponding identity card will be automatically incorporated into the Electoral Registry, based on the data included in the Civil Registry.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 27: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify requirement) c . Regional distribution requirement f . Other
Comments: A minimum of 40% of the party candidates must be women.
Source: Political Parties’ Law: “Ley de partidos políticos, reuniones públicas y manifestaciones”, art. 10, 16: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-partidos-politicos-2010/
Verified: 2020/11/15
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship d . Residence f . Registration
Comments: 1. Be Venezuelan by birth or naturalization with at least fifteen years of residence in Venezuela.
2. Be at least twenty-one years old.
3. Have resided for four consecutive years in the relevant constituency before the date of the election.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, art. 188: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 55: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: All the above candidates have the right to run for elections:
1. Political organizations.
2. Groups of electors.
3. Independent citizens.
4. Indigenous communities or organizations.
Independent candidates must be supported by electors' signatures equal to five percent (5%) of the population in the Electoral Registry of the constituency they wish to run for.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 49, 52, 53: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
c . Indirect
Comments: The National Electoral Council could finance the use of the media for campaign purposes, either part or the whole of it.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 78: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: Pubic funding of political parties is expressly prohibited in the Constitution.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, art. 67: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Regulations for Electoral Processes: "Reglamento General de la Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales", arts. 253–257: aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-reglamento-general-ley-procesos-electorales-2013/
Verified: 2020/11/15
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: Votes are counted and tallied automatically.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 139, 162: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
a . Never recounted
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 139–144: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
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 e . As agreed by special committee
Comments:
Source: Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 78: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
Verified: 2020/11/15
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: HispanTV: “Se realiza primer debate de candidatos parlamentarios de Venezuela”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06biU5RumRI
Verified: 2020/11/15
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:
d . 6-7 days
Comments: It is prohibited to publish or disclose, through any social media or other media, during the period of seven days prior to the polling day, the results of surveys or opinion polls regarding the preferences or voting intentions of voters.
Source: Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 82: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
Verified: 2020/11/15
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Although there are no limits in terms of the amount to be expended, there are limits to the amount of time or space that can be purchased.
Source: Campaign Regulations: “Reglamento especial sobre campaña y propaganda electoral para las elecciones de la Asamblea Nacional 2020”: aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-reglamento-especial-campana-propaganda-electoral-2020/
Verified: 2020/11/15
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: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, arts. 16 (2), 71, 72, 73, 74, 197, 204 (5, 7), 205, 218, 341 (3, 4), 344: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The Constitutional Reform Bill passed by the National Assembly shall be submitted to a referendum within thirty days from its approval.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, arts. 218, 344: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, arts. 16 (2), 71, 72, 73, 197: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, arts. 74, 197, 204 (5, 7), 205, 341: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, arts. 204 (5, 7), 205: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, arts. 197, 198: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, arts. 16 (2), 71, 72, 73, 74, 197, 204 (5, 7), 205, 218, 341 (3, 4), 344: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
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: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, arts. 16 (2), 71, 72, 73, 74, 197, 204 (5, 7), 205, 218, 341 (3, 4), 344: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, arts. 71, 206: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-constitucion-reforma-2009/ ;
Organic Law on Municipal Authorities (Ley Orgánica del Poder Público Municipal) (2015), art. 10, 15, 22, 259 (8), 274: http://www.cne.gob.ve/web/normativa_electoral/ley_organica_regimen_municipal/indice.php
Verified: 2020/11/15
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 Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 123: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country f . Diplomatic staff
Comments: Citizens must provide proof that they are legal residents of the country where they register.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 124: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
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: The National Electoral Council must issue reglamentations about this matter.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 124: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
d . Electronic voting machine
Comments: Exceptionally, ballots are manually marked.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales”, art. 121, 133: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-organica-procesos-electorales-2009/
Verified: 2020/11/15
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