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Antigua and Barbuda

News +++ 07 February 2012 Antigua and Barbuda:ALP Proposes Code of Ethics, Caribarena (2012)

Head of State
Inherited monarchy with a Governor appointed by the Monarch
Head of Government
Appointed
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Plurality (FPTP)
Voting age
18

Independent

Name of Institution: Electoral Commission Website Address: www.antiguaelections.com

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07 February 2012 Antigua and Barbuda:ALP Proposes Code of Ethics, Caribarena (2012)
27 January 2012 Antigua: Sir Gerald Wins, Antigua Observer (2012)
18 January 2012 Antigua: Juno To Head New Electoral Commission, Caribena Antigua (2012)
10 January 2012 Antigua:Lovell Says No Early Elections, Caribarena (2012)
24 November 2011 Antigua: ALP Seeks Legal Opinion on Electoral Changes, Carib Arena (2011)
16 November 2011 Antigua:ALP Threatens Boycott of Parliament, Carib Arena (2011)
16 November 2011 Antigua:Bill Proposes Major Changes to Electoral Commission, Carib Arena (2011)

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The monarchy is hereditary. In the Senate 17 members are elected by the governor-general. In the House of Representatives 17 members are elected by proportional representation to serve 5-year terms.

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