Falkland Islands - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Falkland Islands, it was the archipelago takes its name from the Falkland Sound, the strait separating the two main islands; the channel was named after the Fifth Viscount of FALKLAND, who sponsored an expedition to the islands in 1690; the Spanish name for the archipelago derives from the French "Iles Malouines," meaning Islands of Malo, the name French explorer Louis-Antoine de BOUGAINVILLE gave the islands in 1764 in honor of the French port of Saint-Malo. The Government system in this country is the parliamentary democracy (Legislative Assembly); self-governing overseas territory of the UK type and the different Administrative divisions includes: none (administered by the UK; claimed by Argentina)
National symbols

Ram.

The flag
The National flag of Falkland Islands has blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Falkland Island coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms contains a white ram (sheep raising was once the major economic activity) above the sailing ship Desire (whose crew discovered the islands) with a scroll at the bottom bearing the motto DESIRE THE RIGHT.
The National Anthem
Title "Song of the Falklands"
Lyric/music Christopher LANHAM
More about the government of Falkland Islands
Date of Independence none (overseas territory of the UK; also claimed by Argentina)
National holiday Liberation Day, 14 June (1982)
Legal system English common law and local statutes
International law organization participation
Constitution
History Previous 1985; latest entered into force 1 January 2009 (The Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008)
Citizenship
Executive Branch
Chief of state King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Alison BLAKE (since 23 July 2022)
Head of government Chief Executive Andy KEELING (since April 2021)
Cabinet Executive Council elected by the Legislative Council
Elections/appointments the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; chief executive appointed by the governor
Legislative branch
Legislature name Legislative Assembly
Legislative structure Unicameral
Number of seats 10 (8 directly elected, 2 appointed)
Electoral system Plurality/majority
Scope of elections Full renewal
Term in office 4 years
Most recent election date 11/4/2021
Percentage of women in chamber 25% note: does not include the speaker
Expected date of next election November 2025
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) Court of Appeal (consists of the court president, the chief justice as an ex officio non-resident member, and 2 justices of appeal); Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice)
Judge selection and term of office Chief justice, court of appeal president, and justices appointed by the governor; tenure specified in each justice's instrument of appointment
Subordinate courts Magistrate's Court (senior magistrate presides over civil and criminal divisions); Court of Summary Jurisdiction
Diplomatic representation in the US
Diplomatic representation from the US
Embassy None (administered by the UK; claimed by Argentina)
Key Political parties and their leaders in Falkland Islands
    • International organization participation
  • UPU
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