Elections in the Republic of Congo

Elections in Congo (Brazzaville) gives information on election and election results in the Republic of Congo. An election is a process in which a vote is held to elect candidates to an office. It is the mechanism by which a democracy fills elective offices in the legislature, and sometimes the executive and judiciary, and in which electorates choose local government officials.

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Election - Republic of Congo - Legislature - Executive - Judiciary - Local government

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:See election for a more comprehensive discussion and the List of democracy and elections-related topics for an overview on related topics.

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Election - List of democracy and elections-related topics

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The Republic of Congo elects on national level a head of state - the president - and a legislature. The president is elected by the people. The Parliament (Parlement) has two chambers. The National Assembly (Assemblée Nationale) has 153 members, for a five year term in single-seat constituencies. The Senate (Sénat) has 66 members, elected for a six year term by district, local and regional councils.

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Head of state - President - Legislature - Chambers - Constituencies

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The Republic of Congo is a one party dominant state with the Congolese Labour Party in power. Opposition parties are allowed, but are widely considered to have no real chance of gaining power.

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One party dominant state - Congolese Labour Party - Opposition - Parties

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