ocr: The Solomons' parliament is based on the British model. Unlike other Pacitic states, there is n0 one class of chiefs which dominates the political process. Itis prominent tigures in village life -laown - locally as "big men"- - who stand as candidates. They are usually in parliament for just one term, as elections tend to result in a large tumnover of: members. Party arrangements within parliament are fluid and coalitions unstable. Women do not take part in the political process. How to - reverse the decline in the econ0lly is the main political issue.
