 The legislature was first established in 1832.Like the Canadian federal government, Newfoundland and Labrador uses a Westminster-style parliamentary government, in which members are sent to the House of Assembly after general elections.The leader of the party with the most seats is called upon by the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador to form a government and assume the position of premier Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and Executive Council of Newfoundland and Labrador.