His Majesty's Government of Gibraltar is the

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of the British Overseas Territory of

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. The head of state is

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who is represented by the

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are held every four years, with a

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of 18 members of which 17 members are elected by popular vote and one, the

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, appointed by Parliament.

The executive

The leader of the majority party (or majority coalition) is formally appointed by the governor as the

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(

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The legislature

The Cabinet (Council of Ministers) is generally formed by 10 of the 17 elected Members of Parliament, through choice made by the Chief Minister with the approval of the Governor. The seven remaining members constitute the

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( Shadow Cabinet). The last general election was held on 17 October 2019.

Cabinet

The Cabinet (elected as from December 2011) and after the reshuffle, as announced by the Chief Minister after the 2019 general election.

References

External links

Official website
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The executive

The legislature

Cabinet

See also

References

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