The Constitution of Bermuda came into force on 1 June 1967; it was amended in 1989 and 2003. The head of government is the premier. A cabinet is nominated by the premier and appointed officially by the governor. The legislative branch consists of a bicameral parliament modelled on the Westminster system. The Senate is the upper house, consisting of 11 members appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier and the leader of the opposition. The House of Assembly, or lower house, has 36 members, elected by the eligible voting populace in secret ballot to represent geographically defined constituencies. COUNT 5
QSN1 When was the Constitution of Bermuda enforced? ANS1 1 June 1967 QSN2 Has Bermuda's constitution ever been amended? ANS2 it was amended in 1989 and 2003 QSN3 What is the head of Bermuda's government referred to as? ANS3 the premier QSN4 What is the legislative branch of Bermuda modeled after? ANS4 Westminster system. QSN5 What does the population get to vote for? ANS5 The House of Assembly, or lower house