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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 ...
Delegates to the 4th FSM Constitutional Convention. A referendum on nine proposed amendments to the constitution was held in Micronesia on 4 July 2023. [1] Eight of the amendments were proposed by the Constitutional Convention elected in 2019, and one amendment was proposed by Congress. [2]
The Federated States of Micronesia (/ ˌ m aɪ k r oʊ ˈ n iː ʒ ə / ⓘ; abbreviated FSM), or simply Micronesia, is an island country in Micronesia, a subregion of Oceania.The federation consists of four states—from west to east: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae—that span across the western Pacific just north of the equator, for a longitudinal distance of almost 2,700 km (1,700 mi).
General elections are set to be held in the Federated States of Micronesia on 4 March 2025. [1] The elections are held to elect ten of the fourteen seats of the Congress of Micronesia for a two-year term. There are no political parties and all candidates stand as independents.
The Constitution of the State of Yap, one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia, is the fundamental legal text of the State of Yap. It was adopted in 1982, promulgated on December 24 of the same year and came into force on January 1, 1983. Amendments were adopted by referendum and promulgated on November 24, 2006.
Court decisions shall be consistent with this Constitution, Micronesian customs and traditions, and the social and geographical configuration of Micronesia. In rendering a decision, the court must consult and apply sources of the Federated States of Micronesia. 19: Chapter IX article 2 section p: The following powers are expressly delegated to ...
A referendum on the islands' status was held in the Federated States of Micronesia on 21 June 1983. [1] [2] [3] Voters were asked two questions. The first was on whether they approved of the Compact of Free Association between the FSM and the United States. The second was what their preference was if Free Association was rejected.
The internal workings of the FSM 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.