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Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda

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Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): f. Inherited monarchy with a Governor appointed by the Monarch
комментарии The monarch of Great Britain is the Head of State, represented by the Governor General. 22.- There shall be a Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda who shall be a citizen appointed by Her Majesty and shall hold office during Her Majesty's pleasure and who shall be Her Majesty's representative in Antigua and Barbuda. 68. The executive authority of Antigua and Barbuda is vested in Her Majesty. 2. Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the executive authority of Antigua and Barbuda may be exercised on behalf of Her Majesty by the Governor-General either directly or through officers subordinate to him.
Source: Constitution Sections 22 & 68 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AG/Antigua%20and%20Barbuda%20-%20Constitution/view
Verified: 2014/06/04
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Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
комментарии 69.1. There shall be a Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda who shall be appointed by the Governor-General. 2. Whenever there is occasion for the appointment of a Prime Minister, the Governor-General shall appoint as Prime Minister- a. a member of the House who is the leader in the House of the political party that commands the support of the majority of members of the House; or b. where it appears to him that such party does not have an undisputed leader in the House or that no party commands the support of such a majority, the member of the House who in his judgement is most likely to command the support of the majority of members of the House, - and is willing to accept the office of Prime Minister.
Source: Constitution, Section 69, Articles 1-3 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AG/Antigua%20and%20Barbuda%20-%20Constitution/view
Verified: 2014/06/06
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President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. Нет
комментарии
Source: Constitution, art. 22 & 68 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AG/Antigua%20and%20Barbuda%20-%20Constitution/view
Verified: 2014/06/06
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Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: b. Two chambers
комментарии 27. There shall be a Parliament in and for Antigua and Barbuda which shall consist of Her Majesty, a Senate and a House of Representatives.
Source: Constitution, Section 27 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AG/Antigua%20and%20Barbuda%20-%20Constitution/view
Verified: 2014/06/06
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Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): j. Other
комментарии The Senate shall consist of seventeen persons who, being qualified for appointment as Senators in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, have been so appointed in accordance with the provisions of this section
Source: Constitution, Section 28 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AG/Antigua%20and%20Barbuda%20-%20Constitution/view
Verified: 2014/06/04
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