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Electoral Systems

Samoa Samoa

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): a. Head of State is the Head of Government
d. Indirectly elected by legislature
Comments: The Head of State shall be appointed by the Legislative Assembly acting on the recommendation of the party or parties in Government.
Source: Samoa Constitution: https://www.palemene.ws/wp-content/uploads/Constitution-Eng.pdf (2021)
Verified: 2021/04/09
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: h. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2021/04/09
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: d. Not applicable
Comments: There shall be a Head of State of Samoa to be known as O le Ao o le Malo. Samoa has a Head of State who is elected by the Legislative Assembly to hold office for 5 years.
Source: Samoa Constitution Article 16 and 19: https://www.palemene.ws/wp-content/uploads/Constitution-Eng.pdf (2021)
Verified: 2021/04/09
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: The single chamber is referred to as the Legislative Assembly.
Source: Samoa Constitution: https://www.palemene.ws/wp-content/uploads/Constitution-Eng.pdf (2021)
Verified: 2021/04/09
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): a. Plurality (FPTP)
Comments:
Source: Samoa Constitution: https://www.palemene.ws/wp-content/uploads/Constitution-Eng.pdf (2021)
Verified: 2021/04/09
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