Where the date of the General Election is Fixed election date fixed in law, meaning that an early election cannot be called. to elect members of Voters’ opportunity Parliament. In many countries elections General Election are held every four to five years, but can be held earlier. The body or system through which a country is governed. In Sierra Leone, government consists of the President, Minister and Ministers. They set policy Government direction, propose laws to Parliament by introducing Bills and implement the laws Parliament passes. The President/chief public representative of a country, though their functions will Head of state differ between countries. New Zealand’s head of state is the Queen. The single legislative chamber consisting House of Representatives of democratically elected members of Parliament. The different bodies that make up the state. In Sierra Leone this includes the Institutions of the state head of state, the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary. A review that takes place in the High Court as to whether a decision made by a public authority has been made properly. Judicial review In jurisdictions with supreme law, judges may also review legislation and strike it down if it is inconsistent with supreme law provisions.
Fixed election date Where the date of the General Election is fixed in law, meaning that an early election cannot be called. General Election Voters’ opportunity to elect members of Parliament. In many countries elections are held every four to five years, but can be held earlier. Government The body or system through which a country is governed. In Sierra Leone, government consists of the President, Minister and Ministers. They set policy direction, propose laws to Parliament by introducing Bills and implement the laws Parliament passes. Head of state The President/chief public representative of a country, though their functions will differ between countries. New Zealand’s head of state is the Queen. House of Representatives The single legislative chamber consisting of democratically elected members of Parliament. Institutions of the state The different bodies that make up the state. In Sierra Leone this includes the head of state, the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary. Judicial review A review that takes place in the High Court as to whether a decision made by a public authority has been made properly. In jurisdictions with supreme law, judges may also review legislation and strike it down if it is inconsistent with supreme law provisions.
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