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Europe > Guernsey > Government

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Administrative divisions
none (British crown dependency); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are 10 parishes including Castel, Forest, Saint Andrew, Saint Martin, Saint Peter Port, Saint Pierre du Bois, Saint Sampson, Saint Saviour, Torteval, Vale
Capital city Saint Peter Port Time series
Capital city > Geographic coordinates 49 27 N, 2 32 W Time series
Constitution
unwritten; partly statutes, partly common law and practice
Executive branch > Cabinet
Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
Executive branch > Chief of state
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Sir Fabian MALBON (since 28 October 2005)
Executive branch > Election results
Lyndon TROTT elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA
Executive branch > Head of government
Chief Minister Lyndon TROTT (since 1 May 2008)
Flag description
white with the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England) extending to the edges of the flag and a yellow equal-armed cross of William the Conqueror superimposed on the Saint George cross
Government type parliamentary democracy Time series
Independence
none (British crown dependency)
Judicial branch
Royal Court (judges elected by an electoral college and the bailiff)
Legal system
the laws of the UK, where applicable, apply; justice is administered by the Royal Court
Legislative branch
unicameral States of Deliberation (45 seats; members are elected by popular vote for four years); note - Alderney and Sark have parliaments
National holiday Liberation Day, 9 May
Political parties and leaders none; all independents Time series
Political pressure groups and leaders
Stop Traffic Endangering Pedestrian Safety or STEPS; No More Masts [Colin FALLAIZE]
Status
dependent democracy
Suffrage
18 years of age; universal
Transnational Issues > Disputes > International none

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SOURCES: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008; electionworld.org

ALTERNATIVE NAMES: Guernsey, Bailiwick of Guernsey

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