Bermuda’s system of government is based upon the Westminster model of parliamentary democracy. The system relies on organised political parties who present policies to the electorate for approval in a general election. Bermuda is divided into 36 constituencies; each represented by one member in the House of Assembly.

The political party that wins the most seats in the general election, or who has the support of a majority of members in the House of Assembly, forms the government. The largest minority party becomes the official opposition.