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President: No
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) Members of the armed forces Diplomatic staff Other



Denmark

Denmark





 

Denmark

Description of Electoral System

(courtesy of IFES election guide)

In the Danish Parliament (Folketing) 179 members are elected by direct popular vote to serve 4-year terms. The Prime Minister is head of government and the (inherited) monarch is the head of state.

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