| 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 and Commander in Chief Andrew GURR (since 11 November 2007)
cabinet: Executive Council consists of the governor, three ex-officio officers, and five elected members of the Legislative Council
elections: the monarch is hereditary; governor is appointed by the monarch |
Legislative branch:
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unicameral Legislative Council (16 seats, including the speaker, three ex officio and 12 elected members; members are elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms)
elections: last held 31 August 2005 (next to be held in 2009)
election results: percent of vote - NA; seats - independents 12 |
Judicial branch:
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Magistrate's Court; 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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