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Electoral System (Chamber 1): List Proportional Representation
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Description of Electoral System

(courtesy of IFES election guide)

The President is elected by simple majority to serve a 5-year term. In the National Assembly, 65 members are elected by popular vote to serve 5-year terms, 1 member is elected for the Speaker to serve 5-year terms and 2 members are appointed by the president to serve 5-year terms.

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