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Country Compartative Data


President: No
Electoral System (Chamber 1): Plurality (FPTP)
Voting age: 18
Compulsory/voluntary voting: Voting is voluntary
Electoral Management model: Mixed
Voting outside the country is permitted for: Diplomatic staff



Belize

Belize





 

Belize

Description of Electoral System

(Courtesy of IFES election guide)

The monarchy is hereditary. In the Senate 12 members are appointed by the governor-general to serve a 5-year term. In House of Representatives 31 members are elected by direct popular vote to serve a 5-year term.

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