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Direct Democracy

Bolivia

Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.: Name and Title: Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian Job Title: Presidente Organisation: Corte Nacional Electoral Contact Address. Telephone: 00591 242 31 75 Facsimile: Email:
Source: No Source
Verified: 2009/10/23

DD002

Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:	Democracy could be exercised by referendum, legislative initiative, the removal of officials, assembly and prior consultation.
Source:	Constitution: "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 11 (II-1), 162 (I-1), 240 (III), 257 (II), 259, 260 (III), 294 (II), 295 (II), 411: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). Electoral Law: “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”, art. 12–41: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

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DD003

Mandatory referendums (national level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:	The adoption of international treaties regarding certain important issues must be approved by referendum before ratification. In addition, the total reform of the Constitution, or any reform that affect its fundamental principles, the rights, duties and guarantees, shall take place through a Constituent Assembly, activated by popular will through a referendum. A constitutional referendum is required to approve the entry into force of the constitutional reform.
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 257 (II), 260 (III), 294 (II), 295 (II), 411: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”, art. 22–24, 39–41: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

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DD004

Optional referendums (national level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:	The approval of any international treaty can be submitted to a referendum if 5% of registered voters ask for it.
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 259: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”, art. 22: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

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DD005

Citizens' Initiatives (national level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:	b. No
Comments:
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

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DD006

Agenda Initiatives (national level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 11 (II-1), 162 (I-1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

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DD007

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 11 (II-1), 240 (III), 157, 170, 171, 195, 286 (II): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”, art. 25–34: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

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DD101

Question:	What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
Answer(s):	f. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD104

Question:	What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
Answer:	d. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD108

Question:	Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):	g. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD111

Question:	What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
Answer(s):	i. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD114

Question:	Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):	h. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD117

Question:	What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
Answer:	c. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD012

Question:	What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):	e. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD120

Question:	Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):	f. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD123

Question:	Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):	g. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?: Not applicable
Source: No Source
Verified: 2009/10/23

What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
Source: No Source
Verified: 2009/10/23

When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level? Date (yyyy): Mandatory referendum Optional referendum Citizens' initiative Agenda initiative Recall Not applicable
Source: Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified: 2009/10/23

When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy): Mandatory referendum Optional referendum Citizens' initiative Agenda initiative Recall Not applicable
Source: No Source
Verified: 2009/10/23

DD017

Question:	Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:	a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source:
Verified:	2006/10/31

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DD018

Question:	Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:	a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source:
Verified:	2006/10/31

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DD021

Question:	Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:	d. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD026

Question:	Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:	d. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.: Turnout quorum Approval quorum No quorum required Not applicable
Source: No Source
Verified: 2009/10/23

What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.: Turnout quorum Approval quorum No quorom required Not applicable
Source: No Source
Verified: 2009/10/23

DD043

Question:	When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:	a. Always
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD044

Question:	When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer:	a. Always
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD065

Question:	Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
Answer(s):	k. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD066

Question:	What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
Answer(s):	g. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD068

Question:	If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
Answer:	d. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD069

Question:	When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
Answer:	c. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD071

Question:	Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
Answer:	c. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)? Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.: Fixed number Proportion of the electorate Proportion of the vote at the most recent election Other (specify) Not applicable
Source: No Source
Verified: 2009/10/23

How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a rejective referendum (optional)? Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.: Fixed number Proportion of the electorate Proportion of the vote at the most recent election Other (specify) Not applicable
Source: No Source
Verified: 2009/10/23

How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a citizens' initiative? Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.: Fixed number Proportion of the electorate Proportion of the vote at the most recent election Other (specify) Not applicable
Source: No Source
Verified: 2009/10/23

How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an agenda initiative? Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.: Fixed number Proportion of the electorate Proportion of the vote at the most recent election Other (specify) Not applicable
Source: No Source
Verified: 2009/10/23

How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a recall? Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.: Fixed number Proportion of the electorate Proportion of the vote at the most recent election Other (specify) Not applicable X
Source: Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified: 2009/10/23

DD085

Question:	What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
Answer:	c. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD086

Question:	What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a recall?
Answer(s):	e. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD091

Question:	Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
Answer(s):	g. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD096

Question:	What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
Answer(s):	e. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:	Dr Salvador Romero Ballivian, Presidente, Corte Nacional Electoral
Verified:	2007/01/12

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DD129

Question:	Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:	a. Always binding
Comments:
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 11 (II-1), 240 (III), 257 (II), 259, 260 (III), 294 (II), 295 (II), 411, 162 (I-1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”, art. 15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

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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:	Referendums cover constitutional issues, ratification of international treaties and formation of indigenous autonomies or regions.
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 11 (II-1), 240 (III), 257 (II), 259, 260 (III), 294 (II), 295 (II), 411, 162 (I-1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019). Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”, art. 12: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

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DD131

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:
Source:	Constitution; "Constitución Política del Estado", art. 274, 275, 280 (II), 300 (I-3), 302 (I-2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-constitucion-politica-del-estado-vigente/ (2019).
Verified:	2024/12/10

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