| Government And Political Conditions - Micronesia, Federated States of | | | | | |
The internal workings of FSM are governed by the 1979 constitution, which guarantees fundamental human rights and establishes a separation of governmental powers. The unicameral Congress has 14 members elected by popular vote. Four senators--one from each state--serve 4-year terms; the remaining 10 senators represent single-member districts based on population, and serve 2-year terms. The president and vice president are elected by Congress from among the four state-based senators to serve 4-year terms in the executive branch. Their congressional seats are then filled by special elections. An appointed cabinet supports the president and vice president. There are no formal political parties. The FSM is a confederation with a weak central government. Each of FSM's four states has its own constitution, elected legislature, and governor. The state governments maintain considerable power, particularly regarding the implementation of budgetary policies. 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. | | | Principal Government Officials | | |
Head of State and Government--President Joseph J. Urusemal
Secretary of Foreign Affairs--Sebastian L. Anefal
Speaker of the Congress--Peter Christian
Ambassador to the U.S.--Jesse Marehalau
Permanent Representative to the UN--Masao Nakayama FSM maintains an embassy at 1725 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 (tel: 202-223-4383). It also maintains consulates in Honolulu and Guam. |
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