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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 head of state is the president who is elected by universal, direct suffrage for a five year term. He is elected by an absolute majority in two rounds.
Source: Constitution, art. 29-30
Electoral Code, art. 140
Verified: 2009/12/08
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The head of state is the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the President.
Source: Constitution, art. 38 % 55
Verified: 2009/12/08
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 29-52
Electoral Code, art. 140
Verified: 2009/12/08
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: The parliament consists of one single chamber referred to as National Assembly.
Source: Constitution, art. 59
Verified: 2009/12/08
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 Code, art. 157
Verified: 2009/12/08
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