Electoral System
The country's electoral law was passed on 31 December 1969 and was last amended in 1992. Elections are run by the Parliamentary Registration Department, headed by a Parliamentary Commissioner. Appointed by the Governor-General, the Commissioner is responsible for voter registration. There is also an Electoral Broadcasting Council, which is responsible for ensuring that media reports are fair and not biased towards any party.
The country has a bicameral Bahamas with a House of Assembly and Senate.
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