Seicheles Perfil Governo

nome: Victoria

coordenadas geográficas: 4 37 S, 55 27 E

diferença do tempo: UTC+4 (9 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

29 Junho 1976 (from the UK)

Constitution Day, 18 Junho (1993); Dia da independência (National Day), 29 Junho (1976)

history: previous 1970, 1979; latest drafted Maio 1993, approved by referendum 18 Junho 1993, efectiva 23 Junho 1993

amendments: proposed by the National Assembly; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the National Assembly; passage of amendments affecting the country’s sovereignty, symbols and languages, the supremacy of the constitution, fundamental rights and freedoms, amendment procedures, and dissolution of the Assembly also requires approval by at least 60% of voters in a referendum; emendada several times, last in 2017 (2017)

18 anos de idade; universal

chefe do estado: Presidente Danny FAURE (desde 16 October 2016); Vice Presidente Vincent MERITON (desde 28 October 2016); note - James Alix MICHEL resigned the presidency effective 16 October 2016; the president is both chefe do estado and cabeça de governo

cabeça de governo: Presidente Danny FAURE (desde 16 October 2016); Vice Presidente Vincent MERITON (desde 28 October 2016)

cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president

elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 1 additional term); election last held on 3-5 December 2015 with a runoff on 16-18 December 2015 (next to be held in December 2020)

election results: Presidente James Alix MICHEL reelected president in second round; percent of vote - James Alix MICHEL (PL) 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 49.8%