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 the parliament. There are no political parties in Micronesia, though they are not banned. Political allegiances depend mainly on family and island-related factors.
| Members | Seats |
|---|---|
| Non-partisans | 14 |
| Total (turnout %) | 14 |
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