Isle of Man - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Isle of Man, it was the name "man" may be derived from the Gaelic word for "mountain;" the local name is from the words ellan, or "island," and Vannin, a form of the name Mannan. The Government system in this country is the parliamentary democracy (Tynwald) type and the different Administrative divisions includes: none; no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US government, but 24 local authorities each hold elections
National symbols

Triskelion (a motif of three legs).

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Date of Independence none (British Crown dependency)
National holiday Tynwald Day, 5 July (1417); date Tynwald Day was first recorded
Legal system UK laws apply, as well as Manx statutes
International law organization participation
Constitution
History Development of the Isle of Man constitution dates to at least the 14th century
Amendment process Proposed as a bill in the House of Keys, by the "Government," by a "Member of the House," or through petition to the House or Legislative Council; passage normally requires three separate readings and approval of at least 13 House members; following both House and Council agreement, assent is required by the lieutenant governor on behalf of the Crown
Citizenship
Executive Branch
Chief of state Lord of Mann King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Lieutenant Governor Sir John LORIMER (since 29 September 2021)
Head of government Chief Minister Alfred CANNAN (since 12 October 2021)
Cabinet Council of Ministers appointed by the lieutenant governor
Election/appointment process the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch; chief minister indirectly elected by the Tynwald for a 5-year term (eligible for second term)
Most recent election date 23 September 2021
Election results
2021: Alfred CANNAN (independent) elected chief minister; Tynwald House of Keys vote - 21 of 24

2016: Howard QUAYLE elected chief minister; Tynwald House of Keys vote - 21 of 33
Expected date of next election 2026
Legislative branch
Legislature name Tynwald (High Court of Tynwald)
Legislative structure Bicameral
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) Isle of Man High Court of Justice (consists of 3 permanent judges or "deemsters" and 1 judge of appeal; organized into the Staff of Government Division or Court of Appeal and the Civil Division); the Court of General Gaol Delivery (not formally part of the High Court but is administered as such) deals with serious criminal cases
Judge selection and term of office Deemsters appointed by the Lord Chancellor of England on the nomination of the lieutenant governor; deemsters can serve until age 70
Subordinate courts High Court; Court of Summary Gaol Delivery; Summary Courts; Magistrate's Court; specialized courts
Diplomatic representation in the US
Diplomatic representation from the US
Embassy None (British crown dependency)
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