Politics Of The Solomon Islands
Politics of Solomon Islands takes place within the framework of a parliamentary representative democratic, constitutional monarchy. Solomon Islands is an independent Commonwealth realm, where executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and a multi-party parliament. The head of state, the King or Queen of Solomon Islands, is represented by the Governor-General. The head of government is the Prime Minister. Constitutional safeguards include freedom of speech, press, worship, movement, and association. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. Executive branch The King of Solomon Islands is represented in Solomon Islands by the Governor-General of Solomon Islands who acts on the advice of the prime minister and the cabinet. The Governor-General of Solomon Islands is elected by parliament, but formally appointed by His Majesty the King. Solomon Islands governments are characterized by weak polit ...
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