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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:
The President of the Republic is the Head of State. He is elected by universal, secret, direct vote by absolute majority in 2 rounds, for 5 years.
Source:
Constitution, Art. 22, 24: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/fr/text.jsp?file_id=193706 (2016)
Verified:
2021/04/19
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments:
The Prime Minister is the Head of Government. He is appointed by the President.
Source:
Constitution, Art. 22 (4): http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/fr/text.jsp?file_id=193706 (2016)
Verified:
2021/04/19
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
Constitution, Art. 22 - 37: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/fr/text.jsp?file_id=193706 (2016)
Verified:
2021/04/19
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments:
The Central African people elect citizens who constitute Parliament and bear the title of Deputy. The Parliament of the Central African Republic is constituted as a single assembly.
Source:
Constitution, Art. 49: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/fr/text.jsp?file_id=193706 (2016)
Verified:
2021/04/19
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 Law N° 09.016, Art. 161: http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Centrafrique/CODE_ELECTORAL-RCA-2-octobre-2010.pdf (2016)
Constitution, Art. 49-51: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/fr/text.jsp?file_id=193706 (2016)
Verified:
2021/04/19
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