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Cook Islands Cook 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: Her Majesty the Queen in right of New Zealand shall be the Head of State of the Cook Islands. There shall be a representative of Her Majesty the Queen in the Cook Islands, to be known as the High Commissioner of the Cook Islands and shall hold office for a period of three years
Source: Constitution, Art. 2-3
Verified: 2014/06/05
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
Comments: The Prime Minister shall he appointed as follows: If the appointment is to be made while Parliament is in session, the Queen's Representative shall appoint as Prime Minister a member of Parliament who commands the confidence of a majority of the members of Parliament. If the appointment is to be made while Parliament is not in session, the Queen's Representative shall appoint as Prime Minister a member of Parliament who in the opinion of the Queen's Representative, acting in his discretion, is likely to command the confidence of a majority of the members of Parliament...
Source: Constitution, Art. 13
Verified: 2014/06/05
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 2-3
Verified: 2014/06/05
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: b. Two chambers
Comments: The legislature consists of the House of Arikis and the Legislative Assembly (the Parliament).
Source: Constitution, Art. 8 & 27
Verified: 2014/06/05
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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: Constitution, Art. 27
Verified: 2014/06/05
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