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Electoral Systems

Cayman Islands Cayman 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: As a British overseas territory, a Governor is appointed by the Queen of the United Kingdom on the advice of the British Government to represent her.
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 29 & 43: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
Comments: The Premier is appointed by the Governor following the recommendation/election of the Parliament. However, no person can hold the office of Premier for more than two consecutive terms.
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 49: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 43: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 60: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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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: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 60: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 5(2): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ; International IDEA’s Electoral System Design Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/166/44
Verified: 2021/12/13
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