Kiribati: Government
Key Figures
- Chief of State:
- President Taneti Maamau
- Head of Government:
- President Taneti Maamau
Overview
- Government Name:
- Republic of Kiribati
- Constitution:
- Adopted: 1979; Contains provisions relating to citizenship of Kiribati, the special status of Banaba and the Banabans, and fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual.
- Government Type:
- Presidential Republic
Index of Economic Freedom
Grades each country on a scale of 0 to 100, based on ten freedoms, with 100 representing the greatest amount of economic autonomy from government intervention. Source: Heritage Foundation (2019)
Country Risk Rating
There is no Country Risk Rating for Kiribati
Government Branches
| Main Powers | Election Process | Election Cycle 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | Is in charge of the state and government, and is responsible for the executory tasks of the executive branch. Appoints the cabinet. |
Plurality vote. |
4 years |
| Judicial | Is in charge of interpreting the constitution and has jurisdiction over all courts. |
The chief justice is appointed by the president on the advice of the cabinet in consultation with the public service commission (PSC). Other judges are appointed by the president on the advice of the chief justice along with the PSC. |
Information not available |
| Legislative | Nominates up to 4 members to run for president, creates legislature, and can overturn the executive veto with a 2/3 majority. |
44 seats are elected in single and multi-member constituencies. |
4 years |
Regional Trade Blocs
No Regional Trade BlocsInternational Organization Participation [2]
Environmental Agreements [3]
Tax Information [2]
- Tax Authority:
- Information not available
- Tax Name:
- Information not available
Sources:
- ElectionGuide http://www.electionguide.org/
- EY, http://www.ey.com
- CIA World Factbook, https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/
- U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/