Elections in Slovakia

Elections express the opinion of citizens.

• True

• False

Elections enable democratic change of government.

• True

• False

Elections reflect the political distribution of power in the country.

• True

• False

According to the Slovak Constitution, who has the right to vote in local elections?

• Only Slovak citizens

• Slovak citizens and foreigners with permanent residence

• Only citizens over the age of 21

• Only taxpayers

What is the minimum voting age in Slovakia?

• 18

• 16

• 21

• 25

How many members does the National Council of the Slovak Republic have?

• 100

• 120

• 150

• 180

What electoral system is used for parliamentary elections in Slovakia?

• proportional

• majoritarian

• mixed

What is the minimum percentage of votes a political party needs to enter parliament?

• 3%

• 5%

• 7%

• 10%

What percentage of votes is required for coalitions of two or three parties to enter parliament?

• 5%

• 6%

• 7%

• 10%

How is the President of Slovakia elected?

• By the National Council

• By direct election in a two-round system

• By the Prime Minister's nomination

• By a vote in the European Parliament