Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda

The Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda is the supreme law that governs the country. The Constitution lays out the legal foundation for the Antigua and Barbuda government as well as the rights and obligations of the general public and other public servants. In 1981, the Constitution went into effect. The Antigua Constitution and Elections Order, as well as the Constitution of the Associated State of Antigua, are among the texts pertaining to Antigua and Barbuda's governance that have been superseded by the 1981 document.

Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda
Overview
JurisdictionAntigua and Barbuda
Date effective1 November 1981
SystemParliamentary monarchy
Government structure
BranchesExecutive
Legislative
Judicial
Head of stateKing of Antigua and Barbuda
ChambersSenate
House of Representatives
ExecutivePrime minister-led cabinet responsible to the House of Representatives
JudiciarySee Judiciary of Antigua and Barbuda
Last amendedNever
Politics of Antigua and Barbuda
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Elections
Administrative divisions
  • Parishes and dependencies
Foreign relations
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    Minister: E.P. Chet Greene
  • Diplomatic missions of / in Antigua and Barbuda
Barbuda
  • Other countries
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