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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:
There shall be a Governor of the Falkland Islands who shall be appointed by Her Majesty by Commission under Her Sign Manual and Signet and shall hold office during Her Majesty’s pleasure.
Source:
Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 23 & 56: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified:
2022/04/19
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments:
The Governor of the Falkland Islands is appointed by the Queen of the United Kingdom.
Source:
Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 23: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified:
2022/04/19
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 23 & 56: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified:
2022/04/19
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments:
Source:
Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 26: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified:
2022/04/19
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
c . Block Vote
Comments:
Source:
Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 113(2A): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified:
2022/04/19
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