Politics of Virgin Islands (British)

In Virgin Islands (British), the type of government is a Parliamentary dependency under constitutional monarchy. In Virgin Islands (British), the legislative power is vested in a House of Assembly. 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 Virgin Islands (British) 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 Virgin Islands (British), the head of the government is Elizabeth II. The government system of Virgin Islands (British) is a Parliamentary dependency under constitutional monarchy. In Virgin Islands (British), the legislative power is vested in a House of Assembly; this is a Unicameral legislative body, and therefore a Unicameral House of Assembly.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Virgin Islands (British) is a member of.

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

Freedom in Virgin Islands (British)

To read more about freedom level in Virgin Islands (British) click on Freedom in Virgin Islands (British).