Polical+systems

__Political Systems__
1.**Type of political system that exists in Belize and how it works** 1. Belize is a parliamentary democracy and is also part of the Common Wealth. Being a parliamentary democracy means that the legislature, also known as Parliament, selects the government leaders including a prime minister, premier, or chancellor, in addition to cabinet members. In this political system, the citizens have an opportunity to take part and have a say in their government by electing members of Parliament. Overall, this type of government is focused on giving citizens the rights and oppurtunities they deserve.

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The Governor General is Colville N. Young, Sr. ======

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The Minister of Economic Development, Commerce, Industry and Consumer Protection is Erwin Contreras. ====== The Minister of Defense is Carlos Perdomo.

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The Ambassador to the United Nationsis Janine Coye-Felson. ======

In February of 2008 the UDP united Democratic Party won control over Peoples United Party. The UDP has 25 of 31 house seats. UDP leader Dean Barrow replaced Pup leader as prime minister.
The UDP is responding to high foreign debt, high unemployment, drug trade, crime rates, and spread of HIV/AIDS.



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