Chief of State: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor John RANKIN (since 5 December 2016) | Learn more »
Head of Government: Premier David BURT (since 19 July 2017) | Learn more »
Cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the premier, appointed by the Governor | Learn more » Elections: the monarchy is hereditary; Governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually appointed Premier by the Governor |