Politics of Saint Lucia
Politics of Saint Lucia takes place in the framework of an independent parliamentary democratic constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state, represented by a Governor General, who acts on the advice of the prime minister and the cabinet. The prime minister is the leader of the majority party of the house, and the cabinet conducts affairs of state. The Governor General exercises basically ceremonial functions, but residual powers, under the constitution, can be used at the governor general's discretion. The actual power in St. Lucia lies with the prime minister and the cabinet, usually representing the majority party in parliament.
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Saint Lucia
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parliamentary democratic
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constitutional monarchy
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Queen Elizabeth II
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head of state
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Governor General
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prime minister
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constitution
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prime minister
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parliament
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Politics of Saint Lucia
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