Nunavut operates under consensus government, a system without political parties where all Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) sit as independents. After elections, MLAs collectively choose a Premier and cabinet from among themselves through votes. This approach reflects Inuit traditions emphasizing collaboration and discussion to reach agreement rather than adversarial party politics. Decisions involve extensive deliberation aimed at broad support rather than majority votes along party lines. Critics argue consensus government can lack clear accountability and policy direction, while supporters maintain it better reflects northern Indigenous governance traditions and serves Nunavut's small, interconnected communities more appropriately than partisan systems.