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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 UK is the Head of State, represented by the Governor General, who the Monarch appoints. The Monarchy is hereditary.
Source: Constitution, art. 28 & 63
Verified: 2011/06/22
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The Prime Minister is appointed by the Governor General. Governor General appoints as Prime Minister the member of the House of Assembly who, in his judgment, is best able to command the confidence of a majority of the members of that House.
Source: Constitution, art. 64-65
Verified: 2011/06/22
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 28 & 63
Verified: 2011/06/22
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments: The Parliament consists of the Senate and the House of Assembly.
Source: Constitution, art. 35
Verified: 2011/06/22
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. 41-42
Verified: 2011/06/22
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