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Nauru: Government

Key Figures

Chief of State:
President David Adeang
Head of Government:
President David Adeang

Overview

Government Name:
Republic of Nauru
Constitution:
Adopted: 1968; Enacted following the national independence of Nauru. The constitution outlines the structure of government, the public service, citizenship, emergency powers, and defines itself as the supreme law of Nauru.
Government Type:
Parliamentary Republic
Republic of Nauru Flag
Coat of Arms of Republic of Nauru

Index of Economic Freedom

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Country Risk Rating

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Government Branches

Main Powers Election Process Election Cycle 1
Executive

Serves as both the head of state and head of government for the country.

Elected by parliament.

3 years
Judicial

Supreme court is paramount on constitutional issues (but not the highest court of appeal in most cases). Appellate Court rulings can be appealed to the High Court of Australia.

Judges are appointed by the President.

Retirement minimum at age 65
Legislative

Serves as the legislative body for Nauru.

19 members are elected through a Borda Count system.

3 years

Regional Trade Blocs

No Regional Trade Blocs

International Organization Participation [2]

Environmental Agreements [3]

Tax Information [2]

Tax Authority:
Information not available
Tax Name:
Information not available

Sources:

  1. ElectionGuide http://www.electionguide.org/
  2. EY, http://www.ey.com
  3. CIA World Factbook, https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/
  4. U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/