Geopolitical Framework

Government:
The Bahamas is an independent country and used to be a former British colony, now it’s a member of the Commonwealth Nations. The politics of the Bahamas is used within a basis of a parliamentary democracy.

 

Executive Branch: 

The head of the government is a Prime Minister. Political and legal customs are similar to those of the United Kingdom. With Queen Elizabeth II being the head of state, but the executive power is exercised by the cabinet. Queen Elizabeth II appoints representatives to be in charge of the duties she is responsible for as Queen of the Bahamas. The governors are responsible for appointing the Prime Minister as well as other government Ministers after consultations with the Prime Minister.

 

Legislative Branch:

The House of Assembly is made up of 38 members who are elected from individual supporters, for five-year terms. As under the Westminster system, the government may dissolve the parliament and call elections at any time. The House of Assembly executes all major legislative functions. The Senate contains 16 members appointed by the governor-general, including nine on the advice of the prime minister, four on the advice of the leader of the opposition, and three on the advice of the prime minister after consultation with the leader of the opposition.