Politics of the Bahamas

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Politics of The Bahamas
Executive Monarch Charles III Governor-General (list) Cynthia A. Pratt Prime Minister Philip Davis Cabinet
Legislature Senate President of the Senate House of Assembly Speaker Leader of the Opposition
Law Judicial Committee of the Privy Council Court of Appeal Supreme Court Magistrates' Court Law of The Bahamas
Local government Local Government Act 1996 Chief Councillors
Elections General 1962 1967 1968 1972 1977 1982 1987 1992 1997 2002 2007 2012 2017 2021 Political parties FNM PLP DNA
Foreign relations Ministry of Foreign Affairs Minister: Darren Henfield Diplomatic missions of / in the Bahamas Passports Visa requirements Visa policy
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The Bahamas is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy headed by King Charles III in his role as King of the Bahamas. The politics of The Bahamas takes place within a framework of parliamentary democracy, with a Prime Minister as the Head of Government. The Bahamas is an Independent Country and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. As a former British colony, its political and legal traditions closely follow those of the United Kingdom. King Charles III is the head of state, but executive power is exercised by the cabinet. Legislative power is vested in the two chambers of parliament. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature and jurisprudence is based on English common law. The multi-party system is dominated by the Progressive Liberal Party and the Free National Movement. The constitution protects freedom of speech, press, worship, movement, and association.