Politics of the Federated States of Micronesia
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Politics of the Federated States of Micronesia takes place in a framework of a federal presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of the Federated States of Micronesia is both head of state and head of government. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. The internal workings of the Federated States of Micronesia are governed by the 1979 constitution, which guarantees fundamental human rights and establishes a separation of governmental powers. The Federation is in free association with the United States; the Compact of Free Association entered into force 3 November 1986.
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[edit] Executive branch
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
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| President | Joseph J. Urusemal | 11 May 2003 | |
| Vice-President | Redley Killion | 11 May 2003 |
The president and the vice president are elected by Congress from among the four senators-at-large for four-year terms. The president is both the chief of state and head of government. Their congressional seats are then filled by special elections. The president and vice president are supported by an appointed cabinet.
[edit] Legislative branch
The Congress has 14 non-partisan members, 10 members elected for a two year term in single-seat constituencies and 4 members elected for a four year term by proportional representation.
[edit] Political parties and elections
The Federated States of Micronesia elects on national level a head of state (the president) and a legislature. As far as available, at the last elections, 8 March 2005, only non-partisans have been elected. The president is elected for a four year term by the parliament. There are no political parties in Micronesia, though they are not banned. Political allegiances depend mainly on family- and island-related factors.
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| Non-partisans | 14 |
| Total (turnout %) | 14 |
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Micronesian parliamentary elections
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[edit] Judicial branch
The judiciary is headed by the Supreme Court, which is divided into trial and appellate divisions. The president appoints judges with the advice and consent of the Congress.
[edit] Administrative divisions
The FSM is divided in four states, Chuuk (Truk), Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap, has its own constitution, elected legislature, and governor. The state governments maintain considerable power, particularly regarding the implementation of budgetary policies.
[edit] International organization participation
AsDB, ESCAP, G-77, IBRD, ICAO, IDA, IFC, IMF, Intelsat, IOC, ITU, OPCW, PIF, Sparteca, SPC, UN, UNCTAD, WHO, WMO
[edit] See also
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Electoral calendar
- Electoral system
- Index of political parties to browse parties by name
- List of political parties to browse parties by country
- List of political parties by ideology to browse parties by name
- Membership of internationals to browse parties by membership of internationals
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