Politics of Aruba, a constituent country of the

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, takes place in a framework of a

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country, whereby the

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in his capacity as the King's representative is the ''de jure''

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and of a

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is exercised by the government. Federal

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is vested in both the

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and the

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. The

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is independent of the executive and the legislature.

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has full autonomy on most matters. Exceptions are defense, foreign affairs, and the

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. The constitution was enacted in 1986.

Executive

Executive power is exercised by the Aruban Cabinet on behalf of the governor, the cabinet consists out of the

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and other ministers. the Governor is appointed for a six-year term by the monarch which can be extended with another term.

Legislature

The Parliament has 21 members, elected for a four-year term by proportional representation. Each member holds their seats until Parliament is dissolved or they resign their seat. The leader of the party who gains majority usually becomes the Prime Minister.

Judicial

Aruba's judicial system, which has mainly been derived from the Dutch system, operates independently of the legislature and the executive. Jurisdiction, including appeal, lies with the Common Court of Justice of Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles and the Supreme Court of Justice in the Netherlands.

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References

Politics of the Caribbean by territory or dependency {{Aruba-stub