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The major recurring '''elections in Rwanda''' on a national level are the election of the [[List of Presidents of Rwanda|President of Rwanda]], which recurs after seven years, and the election of the [[Parliament of Rwanda]] (''Inteko Ishinga Amategeko'' or '' Parlement''). |
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'''Elections in Rwanda''' gives information on [[election]] and election results in [[Rwanda]]. |
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| ⚫ | The parliament has two [[bicameralism|chambers]]: The [[Chamber of Deputies of Rwanda|Chamber of Deputies]] (''Umutwe w'Abadepite'' or ''Chambre des Députés'') with 80 members. 53 members are elected for a five-year term by [[proportional representation]] with a 5 % burden, 24 female members are elected by provincial councils, 2 by the National Youth Council, and 1 by the Federation of the Associations of the Disabled. The [[Senate of Rwanda|Senate]] (''Umutwe wa Sena'' or ''Sénat'') has 26 members elected or appointed for an eight-year term: 12 elected by provincial and sectoral councils, 8 appointed by the president, 4 appointed by the Forum of Political Formations, and 2 elected by the staff of the universities. Former presidents can request to be member of the senate. |
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Rwanda elects on national level a [[head of state]] – a [[president]] – and a [[legislature]]. The [[List of Presidents of Rwanda|President of Rwanda]] is elected for a seven-year term by the people. |
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The major recurring elections in Rwanda on a national level are the election of the President of Rwanda, which recurs after seven years, and the election of the Parliament of Rwanda (Inteko Ishinga Amategeko or Parlement).
The parliament has two chambers: The Chamber of Deputies (Umutwe w'Abadepite or Chambre des Députés) with 80 members. 53 members are elected for a five-year term by proportional representation with a 5 % burden, 24 female members are elected by provincial councils, 2 by the National Youth Council, and 1 by the Federation of the Associations of the Disabled. The Senate (Umutwe wa Sena or Sénat) has 26 members elected or appointed for an eight-year term: 12 elected by provincial and sectoral councils, 8 appointed by the president, 4 appointed by the Forum of Political Formations, and 2 elected by the staff of the universities. Former presidents can request to be member of the senate.
Latest elections
Template:Rwandan presidential election, 2003
Template:Rwandan parliamentary election, 2008
Next elections
The next presidential elections in Rwanda are scheduled for 2017 and legislative elections for 2013.
See also
External links
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