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Boundary Delimitation

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies
Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.125, L.394 (1) and L.440.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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BD002


Question:The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s): a. The legislature (national/subnational)
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.125.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): a. "Equality" of population
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.440.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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BD004


Question:If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer: a. Total population
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.440.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): a. Legislature (1st chamber)
Comments: Chamber 1.
Source:
Verified: 2003/11/28
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BD006


Question:What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s): a. Changes in number of total population
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2003/11/28
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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:
Source: Constitution, Section II, Articles 6 and 7.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: g. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/08/14
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: c. No information available
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Section II, Articles 5-19.
Verified: 2009/08/14
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: b. Two chambers
Comments: Chamber 1:"Assemblée Nationale" and Chamber 2: "Sénat".
Source: Constitution, Section IV, Article 24.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): d. Two-Round System
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.123.
Verified: 2004/07/13
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ES006


Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): d. Two-Round System
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.294.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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ES008


Question:What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s): b. Specially delimited constituencies
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.124, L.125, L.394(1).
Verified: 2004/01/15
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ES009


Question:What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s): b. Specially delimited constituencies
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.440.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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ES011
If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
 
Nationality or ethnic groups - proportion of total seats (%) 	
Women	- proportion of total seats (%) 	
Religious groups - proportion of total seats (%) 	
Other- proportion of total seats (%) 	
Not applicable 	X
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/08/14
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ES013
If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 2, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved:
 
Nationality or ethnic groups - proportion of total seats (%) 	
Women	- proportion of total seats (%) 	
Religious groups - proportion of total seats (%) 	
Other - proportion of total seats (%) 	
Not applicable 	X
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/08/14
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ES018


Question:Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s): c. On a fixed day of the week (specify day, specify if holiday)
Comments: Sunday.
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.173.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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ES019


Question:Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s): c. On a fixed day of the week (specify day, specify if holiday)
Comments: Sunday.
Source: Electoral Code, Articles L.311, and L.442.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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Legislative Framework

LF001

Status of Electoral Law
Question:What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s): a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
Comments: Separate legislation: the Electoral Code.
Source: Constitution and Electoral Code
Verified: 2006/11/21
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LF003

Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
c. Local elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code
Verified: 2004/01/15
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LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments: Voting is considered to be a civic duty, but no penalty applies to those who choose not to vote.
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.11.
Verified: 2006/11/21
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LF006


Question:Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
Answer(s): a. Presidential elections are not held on the same day as national legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Section II, Article L.7, LO121 and LO275.
Verified: 2006/11/21
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LF007

Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): d. Other
Comments: Administrative Judge
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.117-1, L.118-1, L.118-2, LO325.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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LF008


Question:If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
Answer(s): h. Not applicable
Comments: Administrative Magistrates
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.117-1, L.118-1, L.118-2, LO325.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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LF009


Question:Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
Answer(s): a. Candidates
c. Voters
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article LO180, L.25 (1).
Verified: 2004/01/15
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LF010


Question:What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): b. Constitutional (or similar) Court
c. Superior Court
Comments: State Council or Constitutional Council depending on the type of election.
Source: Electoral Code, Articles LO179, LO180- LO186, LO197, LO188, LO189, L.118-1-3.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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LF011


Question:Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
Answer(s): c. Government
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2004/01/15
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Electoral Management

EM001
Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
 
Name of Institution 	Ministère de l'Intérieur.
Full Address 	Paris, France
Telephone 	
Facsimile 	
Email 	
Website Address 	
Name and Title of Chairperson/President 	
Information Officer 	
Official language of the electoral law governing national elections
Source
No Source
Verified
2004/01/15
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EM002

Responsibility of national EMB
Question:Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s): a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code
Verified: 2004/01/15
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EM003


Question:The national electoral management body reports to:
Answer(s): b. The Prime Minister
d. A national government department
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code
Verified: 2004/01/15
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EM004

EMB budget determined by
Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): d. A national government department
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2003/11/28
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by
Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): d. A national government department
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2003/11/28
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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:
Verified: 2004/01/15
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EM007


Question:The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
Answer(s): c. Civil service appointment
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2003/11/28
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EM011
What are the approximate proportions (%) of total election expenditure for the last national elections devoted to the following?
 
Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 	
Election Management Body administration 	
Staff/Equipment/Supplies 	
Security 	
Official funding of parties and candidates 	
Voter education 	
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts 	
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs 	
Polling operations 	
Vote tabulation 	
Other
Source
No Source
Verified
2003/11/28
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Voter Education

VE001

Information campaigns performed by
Question:Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s): m. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/08/14
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VE002

Frequency of voter education programs
Question:At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer: d. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/08/14
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VE003

National civic education
Question:Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s): m. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/08/14
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VE004


Question:What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s): a. Poster/ Billboard campaigns
b. Media advertisement
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2003/11/28
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VE005


Question:What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s): a. Poster/ Billboard campaigns
b. Media advertisement
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2003/11/28
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VE006


Question:Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
Answer(s): b. Young people/ first time voters
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2003/11/28
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Voter Registration

VR001

Voting age
Question:What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer: h. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/08/14
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VR002

Other voting requirements
Question:Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s): a. Citizenship
b. Period of Residence
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, paragraph 4, 34 and 35.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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VR003


Question:What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
Answer(s): a. Criminal Incarceration
c. Detention
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.7, LO129, LO130, paragraph 13-17, Article L.117.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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VR004

Authority responsible for voter registration
Question:Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer: e. Other
Comments: Administrative Commission in charge of updating electoral rolls.
Source: Electoral Code, paragraphs 37-38.
Verified: 2009/08/14
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VR007


Question:What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
Answer(s): e. Appearance by voter at registration office
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, paragraph 38.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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VR008

Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question:Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer: c. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/08/14
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Parties and Candidates

PC001

Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question:What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): g. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2003/11/28
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PC002

Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question:What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s): g. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2003/11/28
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PC003

Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question:What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): a. Age
b. Citizenship
g. Nationality group
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.44.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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PC004

Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)
Question:What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s): a. Age
b. Citizenship
g. Nationality group
Comments: a.) 35 years citizenship/nationality: same provisions as for the National Assembly.
Source: Electoral Code, Article LO296 and L.44.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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PC005


Question:What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s): b. Citizenship
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2003/11/28
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PC006


Question:What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
Answer(s): a. Current criminal incarceration
b. Detention
c. Criminal record
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article LO130.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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PC007


Question:What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s): a. Current criminal incarceration
b. Detention
c. Criminal record
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2003/11/28
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PC008

Independent candidates
Question:Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s): b. In presidential elections
c. In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
d. In legislative elections (Chamber 2)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2003/11/28
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PC009


Question:If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s): e. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2004/01/15
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PC010


Question:If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s): e. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2003/11/28
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PC011


Question:If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s): a. Signature requirement (specify)
Comments: 500 voter signatures.
Source:
Verified: 2003/11/28
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PC012

Public funding of parties
Question:Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s): b. Direct
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.52-11-15.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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PC013


Question:If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
Answer(s): c. As related to the election period and between elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.52-17.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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PC014


Question:If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
Answer(s): e. Not Applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2004/01/15
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PC015


Question:What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s): b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.52-11-1.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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PC016


Question:If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
Answer(s): c. Unspecified
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.52-11-1.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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PC017


Question:Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer: c. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/08/14
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PC018


Question:If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
Answer(s): c. As related to the election period and between elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.52-12.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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PC019


Question:Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s): c. Prohibition on party funding from foreign sources
d. Ceilings on how much money a party can raise
e. Ceilings on party election expenses
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.52-8 (1), L.52-11-1, L.52-12, L.52-15.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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PC020


Question:Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s): c. Prohibition on candidate funding from foreign sources
d. Ceilings on how much money a candidate can raise
e. Ceilings on candidate election expenses
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.52-8 (1), L.52-11.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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PC021


Question:Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
Answer(s): b. Regulated body specially created for this purpose
Comments: called "l'Association du financement électoral" (Electoral Financing Association).
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.52-10.
Verified: 2004/01/15
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Vote Counting

VC001


Question:What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): l. No photos or logos, only party and/or candidate names
Comments:
Source: Code Elect., Article L.52-3, page 51. Besoin d'un complément d'informations. (Additional info required from country expert).
Verified: 2009/11/04
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VC002


Question:What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s): l. No photos or logos, only party and/or candidate names
Comments:
Source: Code Elect., Article L.315, page 145.
Verified: 2009/11/04
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VC003


Question:What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
Answer(s): b. Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
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VC004

Votes are sorted/counted at
Question:Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer: e. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/08/14
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VC005


Question:What procedures are used in the initial count?
Answer(s): b. Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box
c. Tally of voters who voted
d. Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters
e. Number of ballots reconciled against ballots initially received (minus spoilt and unused)
f. Each ballot paper held up for public scrutiny, with name of party/candidate called out loud
Comments:
Source: Article L.65, L.66, L.391.
Verified: 2009/11/04
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VC006


Question:Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
Answer(s): c. District level
d. Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments: d. State.
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.396, L.427.
Verified: 2009/11/04
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VC007


Question:At what levels are seats allocated?
Answer(s): b. District level
Comments: This district is called a "Circonscription".
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.394(1).
Verified: 2009/11/04
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VC008


Question:How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
Answer(s): c. By fax
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
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VC009


Question:If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
Answer(s): b. Unused and spoiled ballots
f. Certificate of result
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.391.
Verified: 2009/11/04
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VC010


Question:If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
Answer(s): h. Accompanied by police or other security personnel
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
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VC011

When are ballots recounted?
Question:Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s): g. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/08/14
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VC012


Question:If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
Answer: d. Other
Comments: Question not answered.
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
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VC013


Question:If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
Answer(s): g. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
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VC014


Question:If recounted, who conducts the recount?
Answer(s): c. Local Election Management body
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
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VC015


Question:Are preliminary results announced?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.52-2.
Verified: 2009/11/04
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VC016
If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
 
hours: 	
days: 	
weeks: 	
Not applicable 	X
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/11/04
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VC017


Question:Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.52-2.
Verified: 2009/11/04
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VC018


Question:How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
Answer: a. hours:
Comments: a. 48 hours.
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
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Media and Elections

ME001
Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
 
Name and Title: 	
Job Title: 	
Organisation: 	
Contact Address: 	
Telephone:  	
Facsimile: 	
Email:
Source
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
Verified
2009/08/14
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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): d. Based on mixture of principles (specify)
e. As agreed by special committee
Comments: d)The criteria for allocating free broadcast time to political parties depend on the nature of the election. For European and legislative elections, the free broadcast time is allocted to each political party depends on whether it is represented in Parliament. Electoral code, L.167-1 + loi du 7 juillet 1977 relative à l'élection des représentants au Parlement européen. For the presidential election, all candidates are allocated equal free broadcast time. e) Le Conseil supérieur de l'audivisuel
Source: Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
Verified: 2007/01/19
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ME038
What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
 
Amount (Euros) 	
The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising 	X
Source
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
Verified
2009/08/14
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ME056
What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
 
....... 	
There are no laws in this regard
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/08/14
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ME057
What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
 
......... 	
The law does not specify any limits
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/08/14
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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: Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
Verified: 2007/01/19
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: b. 2-3 days
Comments: 2 days: polling day and the eve of polling day
Source: Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
Verified: 2007/01/19
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: c. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/08/14
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Direct Democracy

Voting Operations

VO001


Question:Approximately what percentage (on the basis of cost) of election day supplies and equipment are obtained or produced within the country?
Answer: a. 91-100%
Comments: The figure is 100%.
Source: No info available.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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VO002


Question:Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/07/05
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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, Articles L.53, L.57, L.62 and L.63.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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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:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.12 and L.14.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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VO005

Locations for voting outside of the country
Question:If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s): b. Consulates
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.12 and L.15-1.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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VO006


Question:Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
Answer: a. No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.31-L.32.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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VO007


Question:If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
Answer(s): f. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/07/05
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VO008


Question:If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
Answer(s): g. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/07/05
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VO009


Question:Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/07/05
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VO010
Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
 
Yes, the maximum capacity is: 	2000 
No
Source
No Source
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2009/07/05
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VO011

Voting method
Question:How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s): d. Electronic voting machine
g. Other
Comments: Various means are possible, including voting machines of various types.
Source: Electoral Code, Article 57-1 and L.60.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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VO012
How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
 
The smallest polling station: 	6
The largest polling station: 	6+
Average per polling station:
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/07/05
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