Aruba

Politics

Main article: Politics of Aruba

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Aruba maintains full control over its own affairs except for issues dealing with national defence, citizenship, foreign affairs, and extradition. As part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; Aruba has its own laws, constitution, government, and currency.

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The Aruban Head of state is the ruling monarch of the Netherlands, who is represented in Aruba by a governor, appointed for a six-year term. The head of government is the Prime Minister, who forms, together with the Council of Ministers, the executive branch of the government.

Related Topics:
Head of state - Netherlands - Governor - Head of government - Prime Minister - Executive branch

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They are elected by the parliament, the unicameral Legislature or Staten, which holds 21 seats. Members are elected by direct, popular vote to serve four-year terms.

Related Topics:
Parliament - Unicameral

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