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Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
f . Inherited monarchy with a Governor appointed by the Monarch
Comments: As Christmas Island is a non-self governing territory of Australia, the head of state is the British monarch, represented by governor general.
Source: CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/kt.html
Verified: 2009/11/30
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The Administrator is appointed by the governor general of Australia and represents both the monarch and Australia.
Source: CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/kt.html
Verified: 2009/11/30
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/kt.html
Verified: 2009/11/30
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: The Christmas Island Shire Council consists of 9 seats elected by popular vote to serve 4 year terms.
Source: CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/kt.html
Verified: 2009/11/30
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
k . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/30
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