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Electoral Systems

Dominica Dominica

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): d. Indirectly elected by legislature
Comments: The President is the head of state, elected for a five-year term by the parliament.
Source: Constitution, Sections 18 - 19: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DM/dominica-constitution-of-the-commonwealth-of/view (2014).
Verified: 2014/12/16
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
Comments: The Prime Minister is the head of government and is appointed by the President. The elected member of the House who is supported by the majority of its members remains as Prime Minister.
Source: Constitution, Section 59: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DM/dominica-constitution-of-the-commonwealth-of/view (2014).
Verified: 2014/12/16
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: There shall be a President of Dominica who shall be elected by the House and shall hold office for a term of five years.
Source: Constitution, Sections 18 - 28: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DM/dominica-constitution-of-the-commonwealth-of/view (2014).
Verified: 2014/12/16
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: The Parliament is made up of the President and a House of Assembly. The House is made up of five senators appointed by the President with advice from the Prime Minister, four senators appointed by the President with advice from the leader of the opposition, an ex officio member and 21 elected members. Members serve five-year terms.
Source: Constitution, Sections 29 - 30: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DM/dominica-constitution-of-the-commonwealth-of/view (2014).
Verified: 2014/12/16
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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: The 21 elected members of the House of Assembly are elected by simple majority from 21 single-member constituencies.
Source: Constitution, Section 33: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DM/dominica-constitution-of-the-commonwealth-of/view (2014).
Verified: 2014/12/16
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