
The Queen of the United Kingdom is the Head of State. The Governor-General represents the Queen and holds the executive power of the country. The Governor-General is appointed by the Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Governor-General has the authority to appoint the Prime Minister and the ministers nominated by the Prime Minister, as well as to appoint senators and the leader of the opposition. The Parliament consists of the Queen, the Senate, and the House of Representatives, and holds legislative power. After independence, the Antigua Labour Party governed for a long time.
In 2004, the United Progressive Party won the election for the first time and retained power in 2009. The party leader Baldwin Spencer serves as Prime Minister.



