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2017 National Electoral Calendar
This national electoral calendar for 2017 lists the national/ federal elections held in 2017 in all sovereign states and their dependent territories. By-elections are excluded, though national referendums are included. January *5 November – 17 January: Somalia, *23–31 January: ''Tokelau, Legislature'' *29 January: Haiti, and February *5 February: Liechtenstein, Parliament *12 February: ** Switzerland, Referendums **Turkmenistan, President *19 February: Ecuador, President (1st round), Parliament and Referendum *20 February: ''Nagorno-Karabakh, '' *21 February: Marshall Islands, Constitutional Convention March *7 March: Federated States of Micronesia, Parliament and Referendum *12 March: '' Abkhazia, Parliament (1st round)'' *15 March: Netherlands, House of Representatives *19 March: **''Saint Barthélemy, Legislature'' **'' Saint Martin, Legislature (1st round)'' **''Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Legislature'' *20 March: East Timor, President *26 March: * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Federation
A federation (also known as a federal state) is a political entity characterized by a union of partially self-governing provinces, states, or other regions under a central federal government (federalism). In a federation, the self-governing status of the component states, as well as the division of power between them and the central government, is typically constitutionally entrenched and may not be altered by a unilateral decision, neither by the component states nor the federal political body. Alternatively, a federation is a form of government in which sovereign power is formally divided between a central authority and a number of constituent regions so that each region retains some degree of control over its internal affairs. It is often argued that federal states where the central government has overriding powers are not truly federal states. For example, such overriding powers may include: the constitutional authority to suspend a constituent state's government by in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Swiss Referendums
Seven national referendums were held in Switzerland during 2017. Polling took place on 12 February, 21 May and 24 September, whilst no referendum was scheduled for the November date. February referendums Three referendums were held on 12 February: *One on the federal decree of 30 September 2016, to allow easier naturalisation of third generation immigrants *One on the federal decree of 30 September 2016, to create a fund for national roads and urban infrastructure *One on the federal law of 17 June 2016, to overhaul the corporate tax code to attract and retain international firms Results May referendum One referendum was held on 21 May on whether to accept the new Energy Act, establishing the Energy Strategy 2050, which seeks to phase out nuclear energy and increase renewable energy and energy efficiency. The plan was opposed by the Swiss People's Party, which launched the optional referendum against it. The Energy Act was approved by 58% of voters. September referendums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elections In Abkhazia
Abkhazia elects on national level a head of state – the president – and a legislature. The president is elected for a five-year term by the people. The People's Assembly has 35 members, elected for a five-year term in single seat constituencies. On 28 February 1996 Abkhazia's Parliament adopted a referendum law according to which referendums may be initiated by Parliament, by the President or by a group of citizens who have collected at least 10,000 signatures. Since then, Abkhazia has held two referendums in 1999 to approve its constitution and declaration of independence, and one in 2016 to hold early presidential elections, but it was declared invalid due to low voter turnout. 2020 presidential election 2019 Presidential elections 2014 Presidential elections 2012 parliamentary elections In early March the 35 seats of Parliament were contested by 150 candidates. It was monitored by some NGOs from countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States, as well as by a d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Micronesian Parliamentary Election
Parliamentary elections were held in the Federated States of Micronesia on 7 March 2017, IFES alongside a referendum on allowing dual citizenship. Although the proposed constitutional amendment to allow dual citizenship was approved by a majority of voters, it did not pass the threshold of 75% voting in favour in at least three of the four states.FSM voters go to the polls—Dual Citizenship again fails to pass voter scrutiny Kaselehile Press, 20 March 2017 Electo ...
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Politics Of The Federated States Of Micronesia
The politics of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) takes place in a framework of a federal assembly-independent representative democratic republic. The President of the Federated States of Micronesia is both head of state and head of government. Executive power is exercised by the president and his cabinet, while legislative power is vested in both the president and the Congress. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. The internal workings of the FSM are governed by the 1979 constitution, which guarantees fundamental human rights and establishes a separation of governmental powers. The Federation is in free association with the United States; the Compact of Free Association entered into force 3 November 1986. Executive branch The president and the vice president are elected by Congress from among the four senators-at-large for four-year terms. The president is both the chief of state and head of government. Their congressional seats are then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Marshallese Constitutional Convention Election
Constitutional Convention elections were held in the Marshall Islands on 21 February 2017.Voters stay home Marshall Islands Journal, 23 July 2017 Background A constitutional convention is used in the Marshall Islands to consider proposed constitutional amendments that have been endorsed by the . The convention cannot propose new amendments and can only debate those approved by the parliament. Previous conventions had been held in , |
Elections In The Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands elects on the national level a head of state – the president – and a legislature. The president is elected for a four-year term by the parliament. The Legislature (''Nitijela'') has 33 members, elected for a four-year term in single-seat and five multi-seat constituencies. The Legislature was last elected in 2019 without the participation of parties, though part of the members could be members of the United Democratic Party. The Marshall Islands is a state in which political parties have not been active. There have been a number of local and national elections since the Republic of the Marshall Islands was founded. The United Democratic Party, running on a reform platform, won the 1999 parliamentary election, taking control of the presidency and cabinet. The new government has publicly confirmed its commitment to an independent judiciary. The first two presidents were chiefs. Kessai Note is a commoner. Political parties Traditionally there have been no form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Nagorno-Karabakh Constitutional Referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in the unrecognised Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh on 20 February 2017. At least 25% of registered voters needed to vote in favour in order to validate the result. The referendum passed with about three quarters of voters voting.Nagorno-Karabakh (Azerbaijan), 20 February 2017: Constitution Direct Democracy Background President Bako Sahakyan created a commission to draft a new constitution to replace the 2006 constitution. The draft was delivered on 24 November 2016 and approved by the |
Elections In Artsakh
Artsakh elects on a national level a president and a parliament. The president is elected for a five-year term by the people. The National Assembly (''Azgayin Zhoghov'') has 33 members, 16 elected for a five-year term in single seat constituencies and 17 by proportional representation. Artsakh has a multi-party system, with numerous parties in which no one party often has a chance of gaining power alone, and parties must work with each other to form coalition governments. Past elections 2015 Parliamentary election 2012 Presidential election Latest elections Upcoming elections The next election is scheduled to occur in 2025. See also * Elections in Armenia * Foreign relations of Artsakh * List of political parties in Artsakh * National Assembly (Artsakh) * Politics of Artsakh Politics of Artsakh takes place within the constraints of a written constitution, approved by a popular vote, that recognises three branches of government: executive, legislative and judicial. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Ecuadorian Tax Haven Referendum
A referendum on banning politicians and civil servants from having bank accounts or companies based in tax havens was held in Ecuador on 19 February 2017, alongside general elections. The proposal was approved by voters, giving officials one year to transfer their assets or be removed from their posts. The question on the ballot was "Do you agree that, for those holding a popularly elected office or for public servants, there should be a prohibition on holding assets or capital, of any nature, in tax havens?"Republic of Ecuador: Referendum IFES Classification of tax havens In preparation for the referendum, the Ecuadorian Internal Revenue Service issued a resolution outlining the criteria for a jurisdiction to be considered a tax haven, establishing two categories: Preferential tax regimes, and low t ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Ecuadorian General Election
General elections were held in Ecuador on 19 February 2017 alongside a referendum on tax havens. Voters elected a new President and National Assembly. Incumbent President Rafael Correa of the PAIS Alliance was not eligible for re-election, having served two terms. In the first round of the presidential elections, PAIS Alliance candidate Lenín Moreno received 39% of the vote. Although he was more than 10% ahead of his nearest rival, Guillermo Lasso of the Creating Opportunities party, Moreno was just short of the 40% threshold required to avoid a run-off. As a result, a second round was held on 2 April.Ecuador will hold run-off poll to choose new president BBC News, 23 February 2017 In the second round Moreno was elected president with 51.16% of the vote. Background Fo ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
