[1] Antigua and Barbuda has a bicameral legislature and multiple political parties, with universal adult suffrage and elections held every 5 years.

[3] Before independence, the Antigua and Barbuda had previously been an associated state, and earlier a British colony.

[4] The first universal adult suffrage elections in Antigua and Barbuda were held in 1951.

[6][7][8] The constitution's section 68 establishes the executive branch of government, which is headed by the monarch.

The Governor-General appoints the prime minister, who heads the executive branch.

A Minister is in charge of providing guidance and oversight to a specific government department after being assigned to it.

The department is headed by a Permanent Secretary, a public official, who is subject to this direction and oversight.

[1] When a member of the House of Representatives from which he was appointed ceases to be a member of the House of Representatives for any reason other than a dissolution of Parliament, when a person is appointed or reappointed as Prime Minister, or when the Governor-General orders it to be vacant on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Subject to this direction and control, the department is overseen by a Permanent Secretary, whose position is a public office.

As long as the laws follow the provisions of the Constitution, Parliament is empowered to pass legislation for Antigua and Barbuda's peace, order, and well-being.

Any provision of the Constitution or the ruling of the Supreme Court may be amended by Parliament in compliance with section 47's requirements.

Subject to the provisions of the Constitution, each of the constituencies established in line with section 62 of the Constitution shall elect one representative to the House through a direct election, following the processes prescribed by or under any applicable law.