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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 head of state is the British Monarch who appoints a Governor as her representative.
Source:
Constitution, Art. 17
http://www.bermudalaws.bm/Laws/Consolidated%20Laws/Bermuda%20Constitution%20Order%201968.pdf
Verified:
2012/05/31
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments:
The Governor, acting in his discretion, shall appoint as the Premier the member of the House of Assembly who appears to him best able to command the confidence of a majority of the members of that House.
Source:
Constitution, Section 58 (1)
Verified:
2012/05/31
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
The Premier is the head of the government and is appointed by the Governor
Source:
Constitution, Art. 17
Verified:
2012/05/31
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments:
The legislature of Bermuda consists of Her Majesty, Senate and the House of Assembly.
Source:
Constitution, Art. 26
Verified:
2012/05/31
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:
Constitution, Art. 52
International IDEA: Table of Electoral Systems Worldwide http://www.idea.int/esd/world.cfm
Verified:
2012/05/31
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