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Timor-Leste

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National Parliament

Political system Political systems: Presidential, Parliamentary, Presidential-Parliamentary, Monarchy, Communist, Transitional.
Parliamentary system
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Structure of parliament Structure of parliament: Unicameral, bicameral
Unicameral
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IPU membership Current membership status
Yes
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Electoral system

Rules concerning the right to vote and to stand for election, and details of the electoral system for directly-elected chambers.

Eligibility and voting

Minimum age of eligibility The minimum age to become a member of parliament may be different for each chamber of bicameral parliaments. The age of eligibility is often higher than the minimum age for voting.
17
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Minimum age for voting in parliamentary elections What is the minimum age for voting in parliamentary elections?
17
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Not applicable. Members of this parliament/chamber are not directly elected.
No
Compulsory voting Voting is compulsory in some countries. People who do not vote without reasonable justification may face sanctions.
No
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Electoral system for directly elected chambers

Electoral system
Proportional representation
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Electoral system sub-categories
List Proportional Representation (List PR)
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