Government

The Government system in Antigua and Barbuda, is that of a constitutional monarchy. Derived from the British monarchy who once had these islands as a British colony for over a century. Although they arent a british colony anymore, the relationaship with Britian is still maintianed by the prescence of the monarchy as an integral part of the government. An appointed Governor General is head of the state, and represents the British monarchy.

THis government within these islands are divided into three main parts legislature, judicial, and executive. The parliament of Antigua and Barbuda is two sections, the House of Representatives and teh senate. The entire legislation is dependent on the house of representatives, which has seventeen members. Elections for these members occur every five years. The head of the lower house is teh Prime minister. The executive branch consist of the cabinet ministers.

The judiciary part of the government is independent from the legislature and executive branches. There are three layers to this branch, them being; the Eastern Caribbean States Supreme Court, High Court and Magistrates Court, and Eastern Caribbean States being the highest court.

In General, the government of Antigua and Barbuda, is now starting to support the use of ICT in every area of teh government, as a means of national development in the country. The Country's main goals are to become a SMART Government, wired into all of today's technologies.

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