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Legislature

Bahamas
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    There shall be a Parliament of The Bahamas which shall consist of Her majesty, a Senate and a House of Assembly. (Art. 38)

Legislature

Bahamas
  • English
    1. Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may make laws for the peace, order and good government of The Bahamas.
    … (Art. 52)

Legislature

Bahamas
  • English
    Subject to the provisions of Article 48 of this Constitution a person shall be qualified to be elected as a member of the House of Assembly if, and shall not be qualified to be so elected unless, he-
    a. is a citizen of The Bahamas of the age of twenty-one years or upwards; and
    b. has ordinarily resided in The Bahamas for a period of not less than one year immediately before the date of his nomination for election. (Art. 47)

Legislature

Bahamas
  • English
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    2. The members of the House shall be known as "Members of Parliament" and shall be persons who, being qualified for election as Members of Parliament in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, have been so elected in the manner provided by any law in force in The Bahamas. (Art. 46)

Legislature

Bahamas
  • English
    Subject to the provisions of Article 42 of this Constitution, a person shall be qualified to be appointed as a Senator if, and shall not be qualified to be so appointed unless, he is a citizen of The Bahamas, of the age of thirty years or upwards and has ordinarily resided in The Bahamas for a period of nor less than one year immediately before the date of his appointment. (Art. 41)

Legislature

Bahamas
  • English
    1. The Senate shall consist of sixteen members (in this Constitution referred to as "Senators") who shall be appointed by the Governor-General by instrument under the Public Seal in accordance with the provisions of this Article.
    2. Nine Senators shall be appointed by the Governor-General acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister.
    3. Four Senators shall be appointed by the Governor-General acting in accordance with the advice of the Leader of the Opposition.
    4. Three Senators shall be appointed by the Governor-General acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition.
    … (Art. 39)