The present constitution provides for the separation of powers under the Governor-General, Parliament, the Executive, the Judicature and the Public Service.

The country is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government. Therefore at the helm is the monarchy and acting on its behalf is the Governor-General.

	This consists of Her Majesty, a Senate and a House of Assembly. 

The Senate is the Upper nominated House. The Constitution provides for 21 persons. Twelve of these are government senators, appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister, two are the Opposition's choice and seven are appointed to represent various interest groups. The House of Assembly is the Lower House. There are now 27 members elected for a maximum of five years.

Anyone over 21 years is eligible for election to the House of Assembly.

Under this area the Constitution lists, Her Majesty, the Cabinet, the Leader of the Opposition and the Privy Council and a Director of Public Prosecutions.

• The Cabinet - this consists of the Prime Minister and not fewer than five other ministers.

• The Privy Council - members of this body are appointed by the Governor- General after consultation with the Prime Minister. According to the provision of the Constitution no person can serve on the body for more than 15 years.

   The Council advises the Governor-General in the exercise of the Royal 
   Prerogative of Mercy and In the exercise of disciplinary powers over 
   members of the Public and Police Services, who may appeal to the Council
   in cases of disciplinary actions against them.