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President: No
Electoral System (Chamber 1): Plurality (FPTP)
Voting age: 21
Compulsory/voluntary voting: Voting is voluntary
Electoral Management model: Independent
Voting outside the country is permitted for: Outside the country voting is not permitted Citizens residing outside the country



Oman

Oman





 

Oman

Description of Electoral System:

(courtesy of IFES election guide)

The monarchy is hereditary. In the Upper Chamber (Majlis al-Dawla) 48 members are appointed by the monarch. In the Lower Chamber (Majlis al-Shura) 83 members are elected by universal adult suffrage to serve 4-year terms. Members appointed by the monarch; have advisory powers only.

 

 

 

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