Politics of Greenland

In Greenland, the type of government is a Devolved government within parliamentary constitutional monarchy. In Greenland, the legislative power is vested in a Inatsisartut. The head of the government is Margrethe 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 Greenland 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 Greenland, the head of the government is Margrethe II. The government system of Greenland is a Devolved government within parliamentary constitutional monarchy. In Greenland, the legislative power is vested in a Inatsisartut; this is a Unicameral legislative body, and therefore a Unicameral Inatsisartut. According to the World Bank Group, the government effectiveness index of Greenland is 0.89. This indicates that the government of Greenland is effective. Citizens enjoy well-organized public and civil services, and government efficiency is high. While some services may be lacking in certain areas, the overall environment fostered by government legislation is favorable.

Unions and alliances

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

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

Freedom in Greenland

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