Micronesia - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Micronesia, it was the term "Micronesia" is a 19th-century construct of two Greek words, "micro" (small) and "nesoi" (islands), and refers to thousands of small islands in the western Pacific Ocean. The Government system in this country is the federal republic in free association with the US type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 4 states; Chuuk (Truk), Kosrae (Kosaie), Pohnpei (Ponape), Yap
National symbols

Four, five-pointed, white stars on a light blue field, hibiscus flower; national colors: light blue, white.

The flag
The National flag of Micronesia has light blue with four white five-pointed stars centered; the stars are arranged in a diamond pattern; blue symbolizes the Pacific Ocean, the stars represent the four island groups of Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap.
The National Anthem
Title "Patriots of Micronesia"
Lyric/music unknown/August Daniel BINZER
More about the government of Micronesia
Date of Independence 3 November 1986 (from the US-administered UN trusteeship)
National holiday Constitution Day, 10 May (1979)
Legal system mixed legal system of common and customary law
International law organization participation has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; non-party state to the ICCt
Constitution
History Drafted June 1975, ratified 1 October 1978, entered into force 10 May 1979
Amendments Proposed by Congress, by a constitutional convention, or by public petition; passage requires approval by at least three-fourths majority vote in at least three fourths of the states; amended 1990; note – at least every 10 years as part of a general or special election, voters are asked whether to hold a constitution convention; a majority of affirmative votes is required to proceed; amended many times, last in 2019 (approval by referendum to hold a constitutional convention)
Citizenship
Citizenship by birth no
Citizenship by descent only at least one parent must be a citizen of FSM
Dual citizenship recognized no
Residency requirement for naturalization 5 years
Executive Branch
Chief of state President Wesley W. SIMINA (since 12 May 2023)
Head of government President Wesley W. SIMINA (since 12 May 2023)
Cabinet Cabinet includes the vice president and the heads of the 8 executive departments
Elections/appointments president and vice president indirectly elected by Congress from among the 4 'at large' senators for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 12 May 2023 (next to be held in 2027)
Election results
2023:
David W. PANUELO elected president by Congress; Yosiwo P. GEORGE reelected vice president

2019: David W. PANUELO elected president by Congress; Yosiwo P. GEORGE reelected vice president 
Legislative branch
Description Unicameral Congress (14 seats; 10 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 2-year terms and 4 at- large members directly elected from each of the 4 states by proportional representation vote to serve 4-year terms)
Elections Last held on 7 March 2023 (next to be held in March 2025)
Election results Percent of vote - NA; seats by party - independent 14; composition - men 11, women 2; percentage women 15.4%
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice and not more than 5 associate justices and organized into appellate and criminal divisions)
Judge selection and term of office Justices appointed by the FSM president with the approval of two-thirds of Congress; justices appointed for life
Subordinate courts The highest state-level courts are: Chuuk Supreme Court; Korsae State Court; Pohnpei State Court; Yap State Court
Diplomatic representation in the US
Chief of mission Ambassador Jackson T. SORAM (since 27 February 2024)
Chancery 1725 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
Telephone [1] (202) 223-4383
FAX [1] (202) 223-4391
Email address and website
[email protected]

https://fsmembassy.fm/
Consulate(s) general Honolulu, Portland (OR), Tamuning (Guam)
Diplomatic representation from the US
Chief of mission Ambassador Jennifer JOHNSON (since 13 September 2023)
Embassy 1286 US Embassy Place, Kolonia, Pohnpei, FM 96941
Mailing address 4120 Kolonia Place, Washington, D.C. 20521-4120
Telephone [691] 320-2187
FAX [691] 320-2186
Email address and website
[email protected]

https://fm.usembassy.gov/
National heritage
Total World Heritage Sites 1 (cultural)
Selected World Heritage Site locales Nan Madol: Ceremonial Center of Eastern Micronesia
Key Political parties and their leaders in Micronesia
  • International organization participation
  • ACP
  • ADB
  • AOSIS
  • FAO
  • G-77
  • IBRD
  • ICAO
  • ICRM
  • IDA
  • IFC
  • IFRCS
  • IMF
  • IOC
  • IOM
  • IPU
  • ITSO
  • ITU
  • MIGA
  • OPCW
  • PIF
  • Sparteca
  • SPC
  • UN
  • UNCTAD
  • UNESCO
  • WHO
  • WMO
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