Topic: State organisation
How is the President of the Republic elected?
Como é eleito o Presidente da República?
Correct answer
Por sufrágio universal, direto e secreto
Options
- aPor sufrágio restrito, indireto e público
- bPor sufrágio universal, indireto e público
- cPor sufrágio restrito, direto e secreto
- dPor sufrágio universal, direto e secreto (Correct answer)
Explanation and source
Article 121 of the Constitution states that the President is elected by universal, direct and secret suffrage of registered Portuguese voters. In other words, the people elect the President directly.
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Primary source: Constituição da República Portuguesa, artigo 121.º. https://www.parlamento.pt/Legislacao/Paginas/ConstituicaoRepublicaPortuguesa.aspx
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