Politics of Gibraltar

In Gibraltar, the type of government is a Representative democratic parliamentary dependency under constitutional monarchy. In Gibraltar, the legislative power is vested in a Parliament. The head of the government is Elizabeth II. The governmental structure of a country determines the manner in which laws are written, approved, and interpreted. Government type determines the manner in which elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Gibraltar lasts until the next succession. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority.

Government

In Gibraltar, the head of the government is Elizabeth II. The government system of Gibraltar is a Representative democratic parliamentary dependency under constitutional monarchy. In Gibraltar, the legislative power is vested in a Parliament; this is a Unicameral legislative body, and therefore a Unicameral Parliament.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Gibraltar is a member of.

To read more about when Gibraltar became a member of these unions and what additional political unions and alliances Gibraltar is part of, click on Gibraltar membership in international unions.

Freedom in Gibraltar

To read more about freedom level in Gibraltar click on Freedom in Gibraltar.