Politics & 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
Major Political Parties
Center-left
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.
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