Electoral Laws
Law No. 44 / 2017
Explaining the parliamentary electoral law used in the last elections (Law 44/2017)
Overview: The Road to Election Day
Proportional Representation: How Lists Gain Power
List votes A
List votes B
List votes C
List votes D
Qualifying threshold
Total valid votes
45%
30%
15%
10%
Voting Day: Step by Step
Step 1 of 5
1
Identity Check
Show ID and confirm your name on the list.
Step 1 of 5: Identity Check
From Votes to Seats: The Engine
Goal: show the idea visually without equations.
List votes
List A4,500
List B3,000
List C1,800
List D700
Qualifying threshold1,000
8 Seats
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
List A: 0
List B: 0
List C: 0
List D: 0
1Compute the qualifying threshold
2Exclude non-qualifying lists
3Allocate remaining seats by largest remainder
Key Rules: Allowed / Not Allowed
Flip card
Your Rights & Responsibilities
Rights
Secret ballot
You vote personally
Assistance for disability
Duties
Use the booth
Don't reveal your choice
Respect order at the center
FAQ
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