Electoral Systems

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Head of Government

total countries/territories: 236

a	Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
b	Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
c	Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
d	Leader of the party which forms the government becomes Head of Government
e	Appointed
f	Other
g	No information available
h	Not applicable
	Not included in research
	Several applicable answers

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