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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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