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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, represented by Governor General who is appointed by Her Majesty.
Source: Constitution, art. 19
Verified: 2011/06/28
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The Prime Minister is appointed by Governor General. Whenever the Governor-general has occasion to appoint a Prime Minister he shall appoint a member of the House who appears to him likely to command the support of the majority of the members of the House.
Source: Constitution, art. 60
Verified: 2011/06/28
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 19
Verified: 2011/06/28
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments: There shall be a Parliament of Saint Lucia which shall consist of Her Majesty, a Senate and a House of Assembly.
Source: Constitution, art. 23
Verified: 2011/06/28
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. 30 & 33
International IDEA: Table of Electoral Systems Worldwide http://www.idea.int/esd/world.cfm
Verified: 2011/06/28
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