language of the present Constitution will in general be
followed. In certain respects it was agreed that procedural
provisions found in the Constitutions of many independent
Commonwealth countries, especially those in the Caribbean,
could be adapted for Belize.
THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL
24. The Governor-General shall be The Queen's representative
in Belize.
Exercise of Governor-General's Powers
25. In the exercise of his functions, the Governor-General
shall act in accordance with the advice of Cabinet or a
Minister acting under the general authority of Cabinet except
in cases where the Constitution or any law requires him to
act on the advice of any other person or authority.
26. He shall act in his own deliberate judgment in the
appointments of Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition
and the revocation of such appointments and in any other
cases as the Constitution or any other law provides.
THE EXECUTIVE
Cabinet
27. The Cabinet shall be the principal instrument of policy
with general direction and control of the Government of Belize
and shall be collectively responsible to the National Assembly
for all things done by or under the authority of any Minister
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