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President: Yes
Electoral System (Chamber 1): Plurality (FPTP)
Voting age: 18
Compulsory/voluntary voting: Voting is compulsory and regulated in the electoral law Voting is compulsory and regulated in the constitution
Electoral Management model: Independent
Voting outside the country is permitted for: Citizens residing outside the country



Egypt

Egypt





 

Egypt

Description of Electoral System:

(courtesy of IFES election guide)

The President is elected by popular vote to serve a 6-year term. In the People's Assembly (Majlis al-Sha'b), 444 members are elected by popular vote to serve a 5-year term and 10 members are appointed by the president to serve a 5-year term. In the Advisory Council (Majlis al-Shura), 176 members are elected  by popular vote to serve a 6-year term and 88 members are appointed
by the president to serve a 6-year term.

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