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Politics of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines takes place in the framework of an independent parliamentary democratic Commonwealth Realm with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state, represented by a Governor General, who acts on the advice of the prime minister and the cabinet.

The prime minister is the leader of the majority party of the house, and the cabinet conducts affairs of state.

The Governor-General exercises ceremonial functions, but reserve powers, under the constitution, can be used at the Governor General's discretion.