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The Bahamian 'Parliament' is a bicameral body that, in its organisation and functions, closely follows the canons of the Westminster system. It meets in Nassau, the capital.

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House of Assembly

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Senate

House of Assembly

The House of Assembly is the lower chamber. It consists of 41 members, elected from individual constituencies for five-year terms. As under the Westminster system, the government may dissolve the parliament and call elections at any time. The House of Assembly performs all major legislative functions.
The Prime Minister is the leader of the party controlling the majority of the House of Assembly seats.
The speaker of the House of Assembly is currently Mr.

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Senate

The Senate (upper house) consists of 16 members appointed by the