IPU PARLINE database: Module ELECTORAL SYSTEM

The Electoral system module includes information about the number of constituencies, the type of voting system, the requirements for candidates and voters, and various other details of the electoral law.

Use the Modules pages to view and export data for selected fields and selected countries. In this way, it is possible to compare various aspects of the different parliamentary systems.

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Legal framework

Electoral Law Date of adoption and modification

Constituencies The number and type of constituencies

Voting System Majority / proportional /mixed

Voter requirements Age, residence, nationality, etc.

Candidates

Eligibility Age, residence, nationality, etc.

Incompatibilities List of posts incompatible with the parliamentary mandate

Candidacy requirements Modalities and conditions for submitting a candidature

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