Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Grenada
Grenada is a stable parliamentary democracy and Commonwealth realm with King Charles III as head of state, represented by the Governor-General, and Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell of the National Democratic Congress leading the government since the 2022 elections. The bicameral Parliament features a 15-seat House of Representatives and 13-seat Senate. The economy shows strong growth supported by tourism, with fiscal policies aimed at resilience and reconstruction following natural disasters.
Democracy Index
Good
Government Type
Parliamentary Democracy and a Commonwealth Realm
Legal System
Common law system based on English model as part of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court
Head of State
King Charles III(since 2022)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell(National Democratic Congress)since 2022
Political Indicators
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-100
Free
Freedom House (2024)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Center-left
Voting Rights
Citizens aged 18 and over have the right to vote in national elections
Recent Developments
- National Democratic Congress won 9 out of 15 seats in June 2022 general election
- Government launched 2024 Budget and Medium-term Action Plan focused on economic recovery, job creation, and sustainable development
- Parliamentary Elections Office established to transform the electoral system in line with 1973 Constitution
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