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Congo (Kinshasa), Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa), Democratic Republic of the

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): b. Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: The President of the Republic is elected by direct universal vote in one turn. The whole country forms a constituency and an absolute majority of votes cast is required. The President serves a term of 5 years and can be reelected once.
Source: Constitution (2015), article 71: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011-english-version/view
Verified: 2018/11/09
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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 President after consultation with the party that forms the parliamentary majority. If there is no such party, the President appoints a person who in his view will be able to form a coalition.
Source: Constitution (2015), Art. 78: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011-english-version/view
Verified: 2018/11/09
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: The President of the Republic is the Head of the State
Source: Constitution (2015), Art. 69: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011-english-version/view
Verified: 2018/11/09
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: b. Two chambers
Comments: The national legislature consists of two chambers : the National Assembly (500 members) and the Senate (108 members) all elected for 5 years.
Source: Constitution (2015), Art. 100: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011-english-version/view
Verified: 2018/11/09
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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)
g. List Proportional Representation
Comments: The electoral system combines both majoritarian constituencies and proportional representation, depending on the size of the constituency: Majority vote applies to single-member constituencies. Proportional representation with open lists and one preferential vote, with the application of the rule of the highest average applies to multi-member constituencies.
Source: Constitution (2015), article 101: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011-english-version/view
Verified: 2018/11/09
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