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Parliament name Parliament Structure of parliament Bicameral Chamber name Senate Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) House of Representatives LEGAL FRAMEWORK Electoral Law 1 January 1900 Mode of designation appointed 17 Constituencies (not applicable) Voting system : (not applicable) Voter requirements (not applicable) CANDIDATES Eligibility - age: 21 years - British Commonwealth citizenship - residence in the country for a minimum of 12 months immediately preceding the elections - ability to speak and read the English language with sufficient proficiency to allow for taking an active part in the proceedings - ineligibility: allegiance to a foreign State, undischarged bankruptcy, insanity, death sentence or imprisonment for more than one year, electoral offences or certain crimes within the preceding 10 years Incompatibilities - certain public offices - electoral responsibilities - minister of religion Candidacy requirements (not applicable)

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