Electoral system for national legislature

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Answer
No direct elections
Source

National Election Commission, official website, accessed 21 September 2019

See pages: About Electoral BodiesWho is a member of the Electoral College

Comment

Half of the 40 members of the Federal National Council are elected by electoral colleges, while the other half are appointed. Electoral colleges consist of voters selected by the emirs of each emirate. 

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