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San Marino San Marino

ES001

Head of State


Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): d. Indirectly elected by legislature
Comments: There are two Heads of State, the Captains Regent, appointed by the Parliament, representing the state in its unity. They are the supreme guarantors of the constitutional order.
Source: Constitution, Art. 3 (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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ES002

Head of Government


Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: c. Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments: The Head of Government is Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs who is elected by the Great and General Council for a five year term.
Source: Constitution, Art. 3 (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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ES003

President


Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 3 (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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ES004

Number of Chambers


Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: The Great and General Council.
Source: Constitution, Art. 3 (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)


Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): g. List Proportional Representation
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 3 (Available on the Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm); Electoral Law N.6 of 31 January 1996, Art. 10 (2): http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/05/25
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