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Country Compartative Data


President: Yes
Electoral System (Chamber 1): Block Vote
Voting age: Other (specify)
Compulsory/voluntary voting: Voting is voluntary
Electoral Management model: Governmental
Voting outside the country is permitted for: Citizens residing outside the country



United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates





 

United Arab Emirates

 

Description of Electoral System:

(courtesy of IFES election guide)

The president is elected by indirect vote by the Federal Supreme Council (FSC), which is composed of the seven emirate rulers, to serve 5-year terms. There are no term limits for the president. In the Federal National Council (Majlis al-Ittihad al-Watani), 20 members are appointed by the rulers of the constituent emirates and 20 members are elected by indirect vote through local councils. All members serve 2-year terms.

 

 

 

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