The Westminster parliamentary system affords a sitting leader the ability to call general elections at any time before the five-year term of office is completed. Unlike the US system, in which elections are held every four years without variation, a leader under the Westminster system may select the date most favourable to his or her party’s re-election chances. In the right hands, this is a significant advantage.
Letter from Bermuda: General Election – PLP to win despite record
21 years ago
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