| Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members | Saint Helena |
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Dependency status:
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overseas territory of the UK |
Government type:
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NA |
Executive branch:
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chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
head of government: Governor Mark CAPES (since 29 October 2011)
cabinet: Executive Council consists of the governor, 3 ex-officio officers, and 5 elected members of the Legislative Council
elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch |
Legislative branch:
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unicameral Legislative Council (17 seats, including a speaker and deputy speaker, 12 elected, and three ex officio members; members elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms)
note: the Constitution Order provides for separate Island Councils for both Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
elections: last held on 4 November 2009 (next to be held in 2013)
election results: percent of vote - NA; seats - independents 12 |
Judicial branch:
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Supreme Court; Court of Appeal |
Political parties and leaders:
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none |
Political pressure groups and leaders:
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other: private sector; unions |
Political pressure groups and leaders:
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other: private sector; unions |
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