Antigua And Barbuda flagPolitics & Government Guide

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Antigua And Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is a constitutional monarchy and Commonwealth realm with a bicameral parliamentary system. The country holds elections every five years with universal adult suffrage, and is currently led by Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who heads the majority party in the House of Representatives.

Government Type

Constitutional Monarchy

Legal System

Common law system based on British legal traditions

Head of State

King Charles III(since 2022)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Gaston Browne(Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party)since 2014

Legislature

Type:bicameral
Upper House:Senate (17 seats)
Lower House:House of Representatives (17 seats)

Major Political Parties

Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party(ABLP)

Center-left

United Progressive Party(UPP)

Center-right

Voting Rights

All citizens aged 18 and above have the right to vote in general elections held every five years. Elections may be called earlier by the Prime Minister.

Voting Age18
SuffrageUniversal adult suffrage
Constitution1981
Parishes and dependencies6