Singapore is a parliamentary republic with a Westminster system of unicameral parliamentary government representing constituencies. The country's constitution establishes a representative democracy as the political system.[51] Executive power rests with the Cabinet of Singapore, led by the Prime Minister and, to a much lesser extent, the President.[28] The President is elected through a popular vote, and has veto powers over a specific set of executive decisions, such as the use of the national reserves and the appointment of judges, but otherwise occupies a largely ceremonial post.[52]
The Parliament serves as the legislative branch of the government.[28] Members of Parliament (MPs) consist of elected, non-constituency and nominated members. Elected MPs are voted into the Parliament on a "first-past-the-post" (plurality) basis and represent either single-member or group representation constituencies.[53] The People's Action Party has won control of Parliament with large majorities in every election since self-governance was secured in 1959.[54]
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