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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/bahamas-independence-order-1973/schedule-1/paragraph-40",
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  "legislation_title": "The Bahamas Independence Order 1973",
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  "number": "40",
  "heading": "Purpose of appointment of certain Senators",
  "text": "In the exercise of the functions conferred upon him by Article 39(4) of this Constitution, the purpose of the Prime Minister shall be to secure that the political balance of the Senate reflects that of the House of Assembly at the time.",
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  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
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