Constitution Order of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1979
Political Rights and Association
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    Where every person in Saint Vincent is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms, that is to say, the right, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinions, color, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest, to each and all of the following, namely-

    b. freedom of conscience, of expressions and of assembly and association;
    … (Sec. 1)

Political Rights and Association
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    (1) Except with his own consent, a person shall not be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of assembly and association, that is to say, his right to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in particular to form or belong to trade unions or other associations for the protection of his interests.
    … (Sec. 11)
Political Rights and Association
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    (2) a. Every Commonwealth citizen of the age of eighteen years or upwards who possesses such qualifications relating to residence or domicile in Saint Vincent as Parliament may prescribe shall, unless he is disqualified by Parliament from registration as a voter for the purpose of electing Representatives, be entitled to be registered as such a voter in accordance with the provisions of any law in that behalf, and no other person may be so registered.
    b. Every person who is registered as aforesaid in any constituency shall, unless he is disqualified by Parliament from voting in that constituency in any election of Representatives, be entitled so to vote in accordance with the provisions of any law in that behalf, and no other person may so vote.
    … (Sec. 27)
Electoral Bodies
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    (1) There shall be a Supervisor of Elections whose duty it shall be to exercise general supervision over the registration of voters in elections of Representatives and over the conduct of such elections.
    … (Sec. 34)
Head of State
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    There shall be a Governor-General of Saint Vincent who shall be appointed by Her Majesty and shall hold office during Her Majesty's pleasure and who shall be Her Majesty's representative in Saint Vincent. (Sec. 19)
Head of State
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    (1) The executive authority of Saint Vincent is vested in Her Majesty.
    (2) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the executive authority of Saint Vincent may be exercised on behalf of Her Majesty by the Governor-General either directly or through officers subordinate to him.
    … (Sec. 50)
Head of State
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    (1) Any reference in this Constitution to the functions of the Governor-General shall be construed as a reference to his powers as duties in the exercise of the executive authority of Saint Vincent and to any other powers and duties conferred or imposed on him as Governor-General by or under this Constitution or any other law.
    (2) Where by this Constitution the Governor-General is required to perform any functions in accordance with the advice of any person or authority, the question whether the Governor-General has so exercised that function shall not be enquired into in any court of law. (Sec. 102)
Government
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    (1) There shall be a Prime Minister of Saint Vincent who shall be appointed by the Governor-General.
    (2) Whenever the Governor-General has occasion to appoint a Prime Minister he shall appoint a Representative who appears to him likely to command the support of the majority of the Representatives.
    (3) There shall be, in addition to the office of Prime Minister, such officers of Minister of the Government as may be established by Parliament or, subject to the provisions of any law enacted by Parliament, by the Governor-General, casting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister.
    (4) Appointments to the office of Minister, other than the office of Prime Minister, shall be made by the Governor-General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, from among the members of the House:
    Provided that not more than two Ministers shall be appointed from among the Senators.
    … (Sec. 51)
Government
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    (1) There shall be a Cabinet of Ministers for Saint Vincent which shall consist of the Prime Minister and the other Ministers.

    (3) The functions of the Cabinet shall be to advice the Governor-General in the government of Saint Vincent and the Cabinet shall be collectively responsible to the House for any advice given to the Governor-General by or under the general authority of the Cabinet and for all things done by or under the authority of any Minister in the execution of his office.
    … (Sec. 52)
Legislature
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    There shall be a Parliament of Saint Vincent which shall consist of Her Majesty and a House of Assembly. (Sec. 23)
Legislature
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    (1) The House shall consist of-
    a. such number of Representatives as corresponds with the number of constituencies for the time being established in accordance with the provisions of section 33 of this Constitution, who shall be elected in accordance with the provisions of section 27 of this Constitution; and
    b. six Senators appointed in accordance with the provisions of section 28 of this Constitution.
    … (Sec. 24)
Legislature
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    (1) Subject to the provisions of section 26 of this Constitution, a person shall be qualified to be elected as a representative if, and shall not be so qualified unless, he-
    a. is a Commonwealth citizen of the age of twenty-one years or upwards
    b. has resided in Saint Vincent for a period of twelve months immediately before the date of his nominations for election or is domiciled and resident in Saint Vincent at that date: and
    c. is able to speak and, unless incapacitated by blindness or the physical cause, to read the English language with a degree of proficiency sufficient to enable him to take an active part in the proceedings of the House.
    (2) Subject to the provisions of section 26 of this Constitution, a person shall be qualified to be elected or appointed as a Senator if, and shall not be so qualified unless, he is a Commonwealth citizen of the age of twenty-one years or upwards. (Sec. 25)
Legislature
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    (1) Each of the constituencies established in accordance with the provisions of section 33 of this Constitution shall return one representative to the House who shall be directly elected in such manner as may, subject to the provisions of this Constitution, be prescribed by or under any law.
    … (Sec. 27)
Legislature
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    Of the Senators-
    a. four shall be appointed by the Governor-General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister; and
    b. two shall be appointed by the Governor-General acting in accordance with the advice of the Leader of the Opposition. (Sec. 28)
Legislature
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    Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may make laws for the peace, order and good government of Saint Vincent. (Sec. 37)
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Chapter VII on Citizenship.
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Chapter I on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms.
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Chapter I on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms.