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Bulgaria Bulgaria

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: The President is the head of state. S/he is directly elected for a five year term by absolute majority of valid votes.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria, art. 92-93 http://www.parliament.bg/en/const (2014)
Verified: 2014/10/01
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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: Following consultations with the parliamentary groups, the President shall appoint the Prime Minister-designate nominated by the party holding the highest number of seats in the National Assembly to form a government.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria, art. 99 & 108 http://www.parliament.bg/en/const (2014)
Verified: 2014/10/01
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria, art. 92-104 http://www.parliament.bg/en/const (2014)
Verified: 2014/10/01
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: The National Assembly consists of 240 members.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria, art. 62-64 http://www.parliament.bg/en/const (2014)
Verified: 2014/10/01
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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: The elections for deputies to produce a proportional electoral system with multi registered in electoral districts lists of candidates: 1. parties and coalitions; 2. nomination committees.
Source: Electoral Law: Election Code, art. 246 http://dv.parliament.bg/DVWeb/showMaterialDV.jsp?idMat=82965
Verified: 2014/10/01
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