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Electoral Systems

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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: There shall be a Governor-General of Saint Vincent who shall be appointed by Her Majesty and shall hold office during Her Majesty's pleasure and who shall be Her Majesty's representative in Saint Vincent.
Source: Constitution of St. Vincent and the Grenadines 1979, art. 19 & 50
Verified: 2021/12/26
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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. Whenever the Governor General has occasion to appoint a Prime Minister he shall appoint a Representative who appears to him likely to command the support of the majority of the Representatives.
Source: Constitution of St. Vincent and the Grenadines 1979, art, 51
Verified: 2021/12/26
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. No
Comments: The executive authority is vested on Her Majesty, exercised on her behalf by the Governor General.
Source: Constitution of St. Vincent and the Grenadines 1979, art. 19 & 50
Verified: 2021/12/26
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: The Parliament of St Vincent and the Grenadines consists of Her Majesty and the House of Assembly. In addition to the directly elected members of the House, there are also 6 senators, (4 appointed by the Governor-General, in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister; and 2 appointed by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the leader of the opposition).
Source: Constitution of St. Vincent and the Grenadines 1979, art. 23-24 & 28
Verified: 2021/12/26
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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 of St. Vincent and the Grenadines 1979, art. 24 & 27
Verified: 2021/12/26
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