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Electoral Systems

Andorra Andorra

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): h. Other
Comments: Article 43 1.In accordance with the institutional tradition of Andorra, the Coprinces are, jointly and indivisibly, the Head of State, and they assume its highest representation. 2.The Coprinces, an institution which dates from the Pareatges and their historical evolution, are in their personal and exclusive right, the Bishop of Urgell and the President of the French Republic. Their powers are equal and derive from the present Constitution. Each of them swears or affirms to exercise their functions in accordance with the present Constitution. Article 44 1. The Coprinces are the symbol and guarantee of the permanence and continuity of Andorra as well as of its independence and the maintenance of the spirit of parity in the traditional balanced relation with the neighbouring States. They proclaim the consent of the Andorran State to honour its international obligations in accordance with the Constitution. 2. The Coprinces arbitrate and moderate the functioning of the public authorities and of the institutions, and are regularly informed of the affairs of the State on their own initiative, or that of the Syndic General (8) or the Head of Government. 3. Except for the cases provided for in this Constitution, the Coprinces are immune from legal action. The acts of the Coprinces are the responsibility of those who countersign them.
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Art.43 & 44: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-constitution-1993-1/
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: c. Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments: After the re-election of the General Council, the Consellers each nominate a single candidate for "Cap de Govern", or Head of Government. The voting is done in one round, but if needed, the General Council will organize a second round, in which only the two candidates who received the most votes in the first round can participate. The individual garnering a majority of the vote is elected and appointed as head of government by the Co-Princes who maintain a largely ceremonial role.
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Art.45 (C) & 68: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-constitution-1993-1/
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. No
Comments: Article 43 1. In accordance with the institutional tradition of Andorra, the Coprinces are, jointly and indivisibly, the Head of State, and they assume its highest representation. 2. The Coprinces, an institution which dates from the Pareatges and their historical evolution, are in their personal and exclusive right, the Bishop of Urgell and the President of the French Republic. Their powers are equal and derive from the present Constitution. Each of them swears or affirms to exercise their functions in accordance with the present Constitution.
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Art.43-49: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-constitution-1993-1/
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: Article 50 "The General Council, which expresses the mixed and apportioned representation of the national population and of the seven Parishes, represents the Andorran people, exercises legislative powers, approves the budget of the State and prompts and controls the political action of the Govern"
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Art.50-57: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-constitution-1993-1/view
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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: The General Council has a minimum of 28 and a maximum of 42 councillors generals. Half of the councillors are elected in an equal number by each of the Parishes, and the other half are elected on the basis of a national single constituency.
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Art.52 https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-constitution-1993-1/ ; IFES Electoral guide Andorra: https://www.electionguide.org/elections/id/4032/
Verified: 2023/06/09
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