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Electoral Systems

Man, Isle of Man, Isle of

ES001

Head of State


Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): f. Inherited monarchy with a Governor appointed by the Monarch
Comments: The British monarch, as Lord of Mann, is the head of state. Her representative is the Lieutenant Governor who is appointed by the Crown to serve a 5 year term.
Source: Isle of Man Constitution: Parliament http://www.gov.im/isleofman/parliament.xml
Verified: 2010/01/12
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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 the Chief Minister, elected by Tynwald for a five year term.
Source: CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/im.html
Verified: 2009/12/14
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ES003

President


Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Isle of Man Constitution: Parliament http://www.gov.im/isleofman/parliament.xml
Verified: 2009/12/14
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ES004

Number of Chambers


Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: b. Two chambers
Comments: The Parliament of the Isle of Man is also referred to as Tynwald, and it has two branches: the House of Keys and the Legislative Council.
Source: Isle of Man Constitution: Parliament http://www.gov.im/isleofman/parliament.xml
Verified: 2009/12/14
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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:
Source: Tynwald, the Parliament of the Isle of Man: Election to the House http://www.tynwald.org.im/process/index.html
Verified: 2009/12/14
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