Isle of Man - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Isle of Man, it was the name "man" may be derived from the Celtic word for "mountain". The Government system in this country is the parliamentary democracy (Tynwald) type and the different Administrative divisions includes: none; there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are 24 local authorities each with its own elections
National symbols

Triskelion (a motif of three legs); national colors: red, white.

The flag
The National flag of Isle of Man has red with the Three Legs of Man emblem (triskelion), in the center; the three legs are joined at the thigh and bent at the knee; in order to have the toes pointing clockwise on both sides of the flag, a two-sided emblem is used; the flag is based on the coat of arms of the last recognized Norse King of Mann, MAGNUS III (r. 1252-65); the triskelion has its roots in an early Celtic sun symbol.
The National Anthem
Title "Arrane Ashoonagh dy Vannin" (O Land of Our Birth)
Lyric/music William Henry GILL [English], John J. KNEEN [Manx]/traditional
More about the government of Isle of Man
Date of Independence none (British Crown dependency)
National holiday Tynwald Day, 5 July (1417); date Tynwald Day was first recorded
Legal system the laws of the UK apply where applicable and include Manx statutes
International law organization participation
Constitution
History Development of the Isle of Man constitution dates to at least the 14th century
Amendments 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; the constitution has been expanded and amended many times, last in 2020
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
Elections/appointments 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); election last held on 23 September 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
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
Legislative branch
Description Bicameral Tynwald or the High Court of Tynwald consists of:
Legislative Council (11 seats; renewal of 4 members every 2 years; elected members serve 4-year terms)
House of Keys (24 seats; 2 members each from 12 constituencies directly elected by simple majority vote to serve 5-year terms)
Elections Legislative Council - last held 14 March 2023 (next to be held by March 2028)
House of Keys - last held on 23 September 2021 (next to be held on 24 September 2026)
Election results

Legislative Council - composition - men 6, women 4, vacant 1; percentage women 36.4%

House of Keys - percent of vote by party - Liberal Vannin 5.3%, Manx Labour Party 5.1%, Green Party 3.3% independent 86.3%; seats by party - independent 21; Manx Labour Party 2, Liberal Vannin 1; composition – men 14, women 10, percentage women 41.7%; total Tynwald percentage women 40%
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 is not formally part of the High Court but is administered as though part of the High Court and deals with serious criminal cases; note - appeals beyond the Court of Appeal are referred to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London)
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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