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Electoral Systems
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
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
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
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
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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