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.
As a consequence of the civil rights movement in 1968, Bermuda's parliamentary system underwent significant reforms, adopting many characteristics of the Westminster model. Political parties were officially recognized, and a new system of government was established, featuring an appointed Premier, Cabinet Ministers chosen from among the elected representatives, and a minority opposition party.