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Electoral Systems
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:
Source:
Constitution, Section II, Articles 6 and 7.
Verified:
2004/01/14
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
c . Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments:
Source:
Constitution, Section V, Article 49.
Verified:
2004/01/14
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
Constitution, Section II, Articles 5 -19.
Verified:
2004/01/14
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments:
Chamber 1: Assemblée Nationale;
Chamber 2: Sénat.
Source:
Constitution., Section IV, Article 24.
Verified:
2004/01/14
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
d . Two-Round System
Comments:
Source:
Electoral Code, Article L.123
Verified:
2003/11/28
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