The politics of Tuvalu takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, whereby the Monarch is the head of state, represented by the Governor-General, while the Prime Minister is the head of government. Executive power is exercised by the government. Tuvalu is a non-partisan democracy, and elections in Tuvalu take place without reference to formal political parties.
See also: Tuvaluan constitutional referendum, 2008Read more about Politics Of Tuvalu: Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, Legislative Branch, Democratic Values in Tuvalu, Political Parties and Elections, Military
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