| Aruba's government is founded on democratic principals. Aruba is a safe, stable and friendly Caribbean island with Dutch roots. A former colony of the Netherlands, it later formed a part of the Netherland Antilles before gaining its autonomy in 1986. Under “Status Aparte,” Aruba functions as an independent entity within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Aruba's judicial system remains unchanged from the Dutch model. The systems of government, education, social welfare and medicine also remain similar to the Dutch standard. Aruba's Dutch foundations, combined with international influences, have contributed to a modern society with an advanced infrastructure. |
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Detailed Information About the Government of Aruba
The Kingdom of the Netherlands is a hereditary constitutional monarchy. The system of Government in Aruba is based on Western democratic principles. The structure of the Aruban government is as follows:
The Governor is appointed by the Queen of the Kingdom for a term of six years and acts as the sovereign's representative on the island.
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The Legislature consists of a 21-member parliament, elected by popular vote for a four-year term of office.
The Council of Ministers, presided over by the Prime Minister, forms the executive power.
Legal jurisdiction lies with a Common Court of Justice of Aruba and the Antilles Netherlands and a Supreme Court of Justice in Netherlands. |
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