Politics of Pitcairn Island

In Pitcairn Island, the type of government is a Parliamentary dependency under constitutional monarchy. In Pitcairn Island, the legislative power is vested in a Island Council. 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 Pitcairn Island 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 Pitcairn Island, the head of the government is Elizabeth II. The government system of Pitcairn Island is a Parliamentary dependency under constitutional monarchy. In Pitcairn Island, the legislative power is vested in a Island Council; this is a Bicameral legislative body, and therefore a Bicameral Island Council.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Pitcairn Island is a member of.

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

Freedom in Pitcairn Island

To read more about freedom level in Pitcairn Island click on Freedom in Pitcairn Island.