In 1968, largely as a result of the civil rights movement, a new Constitution was introduced which made a number of changes to Bermuda's parliamentary system, making it more like the Westminster system. Political parties were legalised, and the system of a Responsible government, from which a Premier was appointed and the Cabinet Ministers were drawn, and a minority opposition was adopted.
In 1968, largely due to the civil rights movement, a new Constitution was introduced which made several changes to Bermuda's parliamentary system, transforming it into a more Westminster-like framework. Political parties were legalized, and the system of accountable government, from which a Premier was appointed and Cabinet Ministers were selected, along with a minority opposition, was adopted.