2. Government & Politics Saint Lucia

3. System of Government “Parliamentary Commonwealth Realm”  “Parliamentary” system is the system of government  “Commonwealth Realm” 16 sovereign states Elizabeth II serves as their monarch No legal status

4. System of Government Parliamentary system Chief Executive, the Prime Minster, is not directly elected PM is dependent on the support of the legislature No clear separation of powers Parliament may be dissolved at any point during the 5-year term  House vote of “no-confidence”  Request of the PM

5. Parliament 17-member House of Assembly  Elected to 5 year terms 11 seats to the UWP 6 seats to the SLP 11-member Senate  Appointed by the Prime Minister and Governor General  Serve 5 year terms 6 seats appointed by the PM 3 seats suggested by the opposition 2 seats suggested by religious and social groups

6. Prime Minster Honourable Stephenson King  Parliamentary Rep from Castries North  Cabinet is made up from members of the House of Assembly and Senate

8. Additional Information http://www.stlucia.gov.lc/