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ARTICLE · 01 OCTOBER 2004

Parliamentary Democracy

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The Bahamas celebrates 275 years of Parliamentary Democracy this week, the first meeting of Parliament (General Assembly) having taken place on 29th September 1729.

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The Bahamas celebrates 275 years of Parliamentary Democracy this week, the first meeting of Parliament (General Assembly) having taken place on 29th September 1729.

The Parliament of the Bahamas is bicameral, with an appointed Senate and an elected House of Assembly. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as Head of State and represented by the Governor-General, is also part of the Bahamas Parliament.

Parliament's Functions

Under the Constitution of The Bahamas, the Parliament is mandated "to make laws for the peace, order and good government of the Bahamas." The Constitution also empowers Parliament to:

  • Determine the privileges, immunities and powers of the Senate and House of Assembly.
  • Alter or amend any of the provisions of the constitution.

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