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Country Compartative Data


President: Yes
Electoral System (Chamber 1): List Proportional Representation
Voting age: 18
Compulsory/voluntary voting: Voting is voluntary
Electoral Management model: Governmental
Voting outside the country is permitted for: Citizens residing outside the country Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)



Cyprus

Cyprus





 

Cyprus

Description of Electoral System

(courtesy of IFES election guide)

The President is elected by popular vote to serve a 5-year term. In the House of Representatives (Vouli Antiprosopon) 80 members are elected by popular vote to serve 5-year terms. 56 seats are assigned to the Greek Cypriots and 24 to Turkish Cypriots.

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