Module 1 of 6
Understanding Fiji’s Political System
How Fiji's democracy fits together — the Constitution, Parliament, the Government, the courts and political parties — and what that means for anyone seeking public office. Start with the introduction, then explore each topic.
In this module
1Fiji’s Political System: An IntroductionStart here — how the Constitution, Parliament, Government, courts and parties fit together, and what that means for an MP.Read →2The Constitution and Separation of PowersThe supreme law, the Bill of Rights, and how power is divided so that no single institution controls everything.Read →3Parliament and the Role of MPsWhat Parliament does, how a Bill becomes law, the committees, and the real job of an MP.Read →4The Executive Branch in FijiPresident, Prime Minister and Cabinet — who holds executive power and how they answer to Parliament.Read →5The Courts and Independent Constitutional InstitutionsThe courts, judicial independence, and the commissions that oversee elections, spending and rights.Read →6Political Parties in FijiHow parties register, compete, form coalitions and discipline MPs — and party versus independent candidacy.Read → 
