Antigua and Barbuda
House of Representatives
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Political system
Political systems: Presidential, Parliamentary, Presidential-Parliamentary, Monarchy, Communist, Transitional.
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Parliamentary system
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Structure of parliament
Structure of parliament: Unicameral, bicameral
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Bicameral
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IPU membership
Current membership status
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No
Law-making
Data on parliament’s law-making role and activities
Legislative activity
- Number of laws adopted by parliament, per year
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28(2022)
Notes: Figures refer to the number of amendments to existing laws.
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Total number of laws adopted by Parliament in the previous legislature
“Legislature” refers to the full period between the first session of a new legislature until it’s dissolution.
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155(2023-02)
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Number of laws adopted in the previous legislature that were initiated by parliament
In some cases other entities have the right to initiate legislation in national parliaments – such as citizens, autonomous regions, and other high-level government institutions.
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155(2023-02)
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Number of laws adopted in the previous legislature that were initiated by the government
In some cases other entities have the right to initiate legislation in national parliaments – such as citizens, autonomous regions, and other high-level government institutions.
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0(2023-02)
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Percentage of laws initiated by parliament in the previous legislature
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of the laws adopted that were initiated by parliament by the total number of laws adopted in the previous legislature.
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100%(2023-02)
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Dates of the previous legislature
Refers to the full period between the first session of a new legislature until it’s dissolution
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18 Jan 2018 to 16 Dec 2022(2023-02)
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Outcome when the two chambers cannot agree on a piece of draft legislation
For bicameral parliaments: Outcome when the two chambers cannot agree on a piece of draft legislationNot applicable; The legislation cannot be adopted unless both chambers agree; The decision of the lower chamber will take effect after a certain deadline; The decision of the upper chamber will take effect after a certain deadline; Other (please specify) For bicameral parliaments: Outcome when the two chambers cannot agree on a piece of draft legislation
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Other
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If the Senate does not agree with a piece of legislation, it is sent back to the lower house with a motion that contains a recommendation. The lower house usually considers the recommendation and votes on it, usually in the affirmative. The bill with the agreed change is then sent back to the Senate and is usually passed.
The except is money bills. If the Senate does not pass the bill within one month of receiving it from the House, unless the House otherwise resolves, it is presented to the Governor-General for assent.
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If the Senate does not agree with a piece of legislation, it is sent back to the lower house with a motion that contains a recommendation. The lower house usually considers the recommendation and votes on it, usually in the affirmative. The bill with the agreed change is then sent back to the Senate and is usually passed.
Standing Orders of the Senate of Antigua and Barbuda, 66(4).
The except is money bills. If the Senate does not pass the bill within one month of receiving it from the House, unless the House otherwise resolves, it is presented to the Governor-General for assent.
Constitution, Art. 54
Executive-legislative relations
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Legislation adopted by parliament requires the assent of the Head of State
In some countries, the Constitution foresees that legislation adopted by parliament must be signed into law by the Head of State. If so, the Head of State may, for example, have the power to veto the legislation, return it to parliament, or submit it to another body such as a constitutional court.
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Yes
Sources: Constitution, Art. 52
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Number of times the Head of State declined to give assent to legislation, per year
In some countries, the Constitution foresees that legislation adopted by parliament must be signed into law by the Head of State. If so, the Head of State may, for example, have the power to veto the legislation, return it to parliament, or submit it to another body such as a constitutional court.
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1(2021)
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Consequences when the Head of State declines to give assent to legislation
Consequences when the Head of State declines to give assent to legislation: Not applicable; No further action is taken. The legislation is rejected; The legislation is returned to Parliament for re-examination; The legislation is referred to the Constitutional/Supreme Court;The legislation is put to a referendum; Other (please specify)
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Not applicable
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Final decision when parliament and the Head of State do not agree
Final decision when parliament and the Head of State do not agree: Not applicable; Parliament; Head of State; Constitutional/Supreme Court; Other (please specify)
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Not applicable
Existence of a procedure to introduce emergency legislation
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