Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia
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The Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia is the supreme law of the Federated States of Micronesia. It was adopted in 1979.
History
[edit]Constitutional drafting began in June 1975. It was ratified on October 1, 1978, and took effect on May 10, 1979; May 10 is celebrated as Constitution Day. The constitution has been amended once, in 1990.[1]
Constitution
[edit]The constitution is based on that of the United States, Micronesia's former trustee. It provides for a separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as a federal system.
However, unlike the United States, Micronesia has a unicameral legislature, called the National Congress, with fourteen senators. Four of them represent the four states for four-year terms, and the other ten representatives apportioned by population and serve two-year terms. Also, the National Congress is responsible for electing the President and Vice President.[2] Most government functions other than foreign policy and national defense are carried out by the State governments. The constitution prohibits non-citizens from owning land in FSM.[3]
References
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- ^ "Micronesia, Federated States of". The World Factbook 2013-14. Washington, D.C.: Central Intelligence Agency. 2014. Archived from the original on January 9, 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
- ^ "Federated States of Micronesia country brief". Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. March 2014. Archived from the original on 27 July 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
- ^ "Chapter 7: The Federated States of Micronesia". Office of Insular Affairs. U.S. Department of the Interior. Archived from the original on 2 December 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
External links
[edit]- "FSM Constitution". www.fsmlaw.org.