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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
89

Scale: 0-100

Free

Freedom House (2024)

Legislature

Type:bicameral
Upper House:Senate (13 seats)
Lower House:House of Representatives (15 seats)

Major Political Parties

National Democratic Congress(NDC)

Center-left

9 seats

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
Voting Age18
SuffrageUniversal
Constitution1973
Parishes6