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Head of state is not elected in popular elections
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The Constitution of TheCommonwealth of The Bahamas (1873-07-1973)

 

CHAPTERIV  THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL

Establishmentof the office Governor-General

 32. There shall be a Governor-General of TheBahamas who shall be appointed by Her Majesty and shall hold office during HerMajesty's pleasure and who shall be Her Majesty's representative in TheBahamas.

TheGovernment of the Bahamas,

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TheBahamas is unitary Parliamentary constitutional monarchy, head of State isappointed by Queen Elizabeth II
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