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Turks and Caicos Islands Turks and Caicos Islands

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): f. Inherited monarchy with a Governor appointed by the Monarch
Comments: There shall be a Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands who shall be appointed by Her Majesty by Commission under Her Sign Manual and Signet and shall hold office during Her Majesty's pleasure.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 23: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/
Verified: 2025/09/30
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
Comments: The Governor appoints as Premier the elected member of the Parliament who demonstrates in writing that he or she commands the support of a majority of elected members of the Parliament.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 31: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/
Verified: 2025/09/30
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: The Parliament consists of a Speaker, nineteen elected members, and the Attorney General.
Source: Constitution: “The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands”, Section 42 & 43: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-constitution-2014/ The Turks and Caicos Islands Constitution (Amendment) Order 2024, Part 2, Section 9. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1128/contents/made
Verified: 2020/10/08
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): a. Plurality (FPTP)
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Ordinance”, Section 55(14 & 15): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-elections-ordinance-2018/
Verified: 2025/09/30
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