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Republic |
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| Independence |
26 May 1966 (from the UK)| Learn more » |
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| Constitution |
6 October 1980 | Learn more » |
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| Legal system |
Based on English common law with certain admixtures of Roman-Dutch law; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction | Learn more » |
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| Suffrage |
18 years of age; universal |
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| Executive Branch |
Chief of State: Chief of State: President David GRANGER (since 16 May 2015) | Learn more »
Cabinet:Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, responsible to the legislature | Learn more »
Elections: president elected by popular vote as leader of a party list in parliamentary elections, which must be held at least every five years (no term limits); elections last held on 11 May 2015 (next to be held by May 2020); prime minister appointed by the president | Learn more » Election results: President David GRANGER elected | Learn more » |
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| Legislative Branch |
Unicameral National Assembly (65 seats; members elected by popular vote, also not more than 4 non-elected non-voting ministers and 2 non-elected non-voting parliamentary secretaries appointed by the president; members to serve five-year terms) | Learn more »
Elections: last held on 11 May 2015 (next to be held by May 2020) | Learn more » Election results: Seats by party - APNU/AFC - 33; PPP/C 32 | Learn more » |
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Supreme Court of Judicature, consisting of the High Court and the Court of Appeal, with right of final appeal to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) |
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