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Electoral Systems
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: The monarch of Great Britain is the Head of State, represented by the Governor of Anguilla.
19. (1) There shall be a Governor of Anguilla, who shall be appointed by Her Majesty and hold office during Her Majesty’s pleasure.
Source: Constitution, art. 19 & 22
Verified: 2015/02/24
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The Governor appoints as the Chief Minister the elected member of the Assembly who, in his judgment, is likely to command the support of a majority of the elected members of the Assembly.
Source: Constitution, art. 24
Verified: 2015/02/24
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 19-22
Verified: 2015/02/24
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: Anguilla has a unicameral House of Assembly.
Source: Constitution, art. 35
Verified: 2015/02/24
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: Elections Act, Articles 2 and 3
International IDEA: Table of Electoral Systems Worldwide (http://www.idea.int/esd/world.cfm)
Verified: 2015/02/24
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