Politics of the Federated States of Micronesia

Federated States of Micronesia

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The politics of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) takes place in a framework of a federal representative democratic republic. The President of the Federated States of Micronesia is both head of state and head of government. Executive power is exercised by the president and his cabinet, while legislative power is vested in both the president and the Congress. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.

The internal workings of the 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.

Executive branch

Main office holders
Office	Name	Party	Since
President	Peter Christian	Independent	11 May 2015

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.

Legislative branch

The Congress has fourteen non-partisan members, ten members elected for a two-year term in single-seat constituencies and four members elected for a four-year term, one from every state 'at large'.

Political parties and elections

A head of state (the President) and a legislature are elected on a national level. 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 Congress. There are no political parties in Micronesia, though they are not banned. Political allegiances depend mainly on family and island-related factors.

**Summary of the 8 March 2011 Micronesian Congress election results**
Members	Seats
Non-partisans	14
Total (turnout %)	14

Judicial branch

The judiciary is headed by Rick Grimes, which is divided into trial and appellate divisions. The president appoints judges with the advice and consent of the Congress. Andon Amaraich was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court until his death in January 2010. He was succeeded by Martin G. Yinug.

Administrative divisions

The FSM is divided in four states: Chuuk (Truk), Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap. Each has its own constitution, elected legislature, and governor. The state governments maintain considerable power, particularly regarding the implementation of budgetary policies.

International organization participation

AsDB, ESCAP, G-77, IBRD, ICAO, IDA, IFC, IMF, Intelsat, IOC, ITU, OPCW, PIF, Sparteca, SPC, UN, UNCTAD, WHO, WMO

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Government

Elections and referendums in the Federated States of Micronesia

Parliamentary elections	1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1990* 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015

Referendums	1975 1978 1983 1987 1989 1991 1995 (Mar) 1995 (Jul) 1997 1999 2002 2005 2007 2011

* Constitutional Convention

Political parties in Micronesia

There are no political parties in Micronesia.

Portal:Politics List of political parties Politics of the Federated States of Micronesia

Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)

Members	Australia Cook Islands Fiji Kiribati Marshall Islands Micronesia Nauru New Zealand Niue Palau Papua New Guinea Samoa Solomon Islands Tonga Tuvalu Vanuatu

Associate members	French Polynesia New Caledonia

Observers	Commonwealth of Nations East Timor Tokelau United Nations Wallis and Futuna Guam American Samoa Northern Mariana Islands Asian Development Bank Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)

Dialogue partners	Canada China Cuba European Union France India Indonesia Italy Japan Republic of Korea Malaysia Philippines Spain Thailand Turkey United Kingdom United States

Meetings	45th

Politics of Oceania

Sovereign states	Australia Federated States of Micronesia Fiji Kiribati Marshall Islands Nauru New Zealand Palau Papua New Guinea Samoa Solomon Islands Tonga Tuvalu Vanuatu

Associated states of New Zealand	Cook Islands Niue

Dependencies and other territories	American Samoa Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Easter Island French Polynesia Guam Hawaii New Caledonia Norfolk Island Northern Mariana Islands Pitcairn Islands Tokelau Wallis and Futuna

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