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Swaziland Swaziland

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): g. Inherited monarchy
Comments: The King is the Head of State and hereditary succession to the throne is governed by Constitution and Swazi law and custom.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, art. 4 & 5.
Verified: 2012/02/24
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
Comments: The Prime Minister is appointed by the King from among members of the House acting on the recommendation of King's Advisory Council and may be removed from office by the King.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, art. 67 & 68
Verified: 2012/02/24
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. No
Comments: Swaziland is a hereditary monarchy.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, art. 1, 4 & 5
Verified: 2012/02/24
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: b. Two chambers
Comments: Parliament consists of a House of Assembly and a Senate.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, art. 93
Verified: 2012/02/24
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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 election of persons to any chamber of Parliament or Bucopho shall be by secret ballot at both primary and secondary levels or any other level in accordance with the first-past-the-post system in which the person receiving the highest number of votes is elected.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, art. 87 & 95
Verified: 2012/02/24
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