Estates of Aruba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Estates of ArubaStaten van Aruba |
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| 10th Aruban Estates | |
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| Founded | January 1, 1986 |
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Monarch
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Alfonso Boekhoudt
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Speaker
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Juan Thijsen, MEP
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| Structure | |
| Seats | 21 |
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Estates political groups
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Government
Opposition
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Estates voting system
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Proportional Voting |
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Estates last election
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22 September 2017 |
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| Parliament building in Oranjestad | |
The Estates of Aruba (also called the Staten van Aruba in Dutch) is the main law-making body, or parliament, of Aruba. It is a unicameral legislature, which means it has only one main group of members.
The Estates of Aruba has 21 members. These members are chosen by the people in an election every four years. They are elected using a system called proportional representation. This means that political parties get seats in the Estates based on how many votes they receive from the public.
Each member keeps their seat until the next general election. The leader of the political party that wins the most seats usually becomes the Prime Minister.
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What are the Estates of Aruba?
The Estates of Aruba is like the country's main decision-making team. Its job is to make new laws and check on how the government is doing. This important group started on January 1, 1986. That's when Aruba became a separate country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
How Members are Chosen
The 21 members of the Estates are chosen by the people of Aruba. This happens in a general election every four years. When you vote, you choose a political party. The number of seats a party gets in the Estates depends on how many votes it receives. This fair way of choosing members is called proportional voting.
Who Leads the Estates?
Several important people play a role in the Estates of Aruba:
- The Monarch: King Willem-Alexander is the head of state for Aruba. He is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
- The Governor: Alfonso Boekhoudt is the Governor of Aruba. He represents the King in Aruba.
- The Speaker: Juan Thijsen is the Speaker of the Estates. He is like the leader of the meetings and makes sure everything runs smoothly. The Speaker is usually from the MEP party.
Political Parties in the Estates
The Estates of Aruba has different political groups. These groups work together or against each other to make decisions for the country.
- Government: These parties work together to form the government. They include:
- MEP (9 members)
- POR (2 members)
- RED (1 member)
- Opposition: This party checks on the government and offers different ideas. It includes:
- AVP (9 members)
Images for kids
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Inside the Parliament of Aruba
See also
In Spanish: Parlamento de Aruba para niños
