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Electoral Systems

Palau Palau

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): a. Head of State is the Head of Government
c. Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President shall be the chief executive of the national government. The President and Vice President shall be elected in a nationwide election for a term of four years. A person may not serve as President for more than two consecutive terms.
Source: Constitution, Art. VIII (1 & 4).
Verified: 2016/11/04
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: b. Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President is both the head of state and the head of government, elected by popular vote in a two round system.
Source: Constitution, Art. VIII (1 & 4); Voting Rights Act of 1981 as amended, Sec. 1701 (23 PNCA §1701).
Verified: 2016/11/04
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. VIII.
Verified: 2012/07/11
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: b. Two chambers
Comments: The legislative power of Palau shall be vested in the Olbiil Era Kelulau which shall consist of two houses, the House of Delegates and the Senate.
Source: Constitution, Art. IX (1).
Verified: 2016/11/04
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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: "The House of Delegates shall be composed of one delegate to be popularly elected from each of the states of Palau." Members elected to the Senate or the House of Delegates must win a plurality of the votes.
Source: Constitution, Art. IX (3); Voting Rights Act of 1981 as amended, Sec. 1551 (23 PNCA §1551).
Verified: 2016/11/04
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