How does Tuvalu’s unicameral legislature work?

Tuvalu operates as a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy with a unicameral legislature, meaning it consists of a single legislative house known as Parliament.12

The functioning of this legislature is characterized by the following features:

• Universal Suffrage: Members of Parliament are elected by the citizens through universal adult suffrage.2
• No Political Parties: There are no formal political parties within the legislature.2
• Selection of Leadership: The prime minister, who serves as the head of government, is chosen by and from among the members of the legislature.2

As a constitutional monarchy, the British monarch serves as the head of state, represented in the country by a governor-general.2