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The politics of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) takes place in a framework of a federal assembly-independent representative democratic republic. The President of the Federated States of Micronesia is both head of state and head of government. Executive power is exercised by the president and his cabinet, while legislative power is vested in both the president and the Congress. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.
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- ↑ "President & his Delegation Attend Inauguration in Kosrae State". FSM Information Service . 1999-01-12. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
- ↑ Jaynes, Bill (2008-04-06). "Congress Kills Nominations Then Changes Their Minds". Kaselehlie Press . Retrieved 2011-10-19.
- ↑ Buhain, Janela (2011-01-19). "Consul general defends FSM". Marianas Variety News & Views . Retrieved 2011-10-19.
- ↑ Salas Matanane, Sabrina (2011-10-17). "New FSM consul general for Guam". KUAM-TV . Retrieved 2011-10-19.
- 1 2 "Ambassador Jackson, Consul General Ruecho and Secretary Skilling took Oath of Office". Federated States of Micronesia Information Services. 2011-10-20. Retrieved 2011-10-19.