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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 is elected by direct popular vote in two rounds to serve a 5 year term.
Source: IFES Election Guide: http://www.electionguide.org/country.php?ID=252
Constitution, Art. 83
http://www.constitutionnet.org/files/Cyprus%20-%20North%20Constitution.pdf
Verified: 2012/06/07
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The Prime Minister is appointed by the President.
Source: IFES Election Guide: http://www.electionguide.org/country.php?ID=252
Constitution, Art. 106
Verified: 2012/06/07
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The executive duties and powers shall be carried out and exercised by the President of the Republic and the Council of Ministers in accordance with the Constitution and laws.
Source: Constitution, Art. 5
Verified: 2012/06/07
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: Legislative power shall vest in the Assembly of the Republic on behalf of the people of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Source: Constitution, Art. 4-5
Verified: 2012/06/07
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
g . List Proportional Representation
Comments: The 50 members of the Legislative Assembly are elected by proportional representation to serve 5 year terms.
Source: IFES Election Guide: http://www.electionguide.org/country.php?ID=252
Constitution, Art. 79
Verified: 2012/06/07
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