_#_Judicial branch: High Court
_#_Leaders:
Chief of State—Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Tupua LEUPENA (since 1 March 1986);
Head of Government—Prime Minister Bikenibeu PAENIU (since 16 October 1989); Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Alesana SELUKA (since October 1989)
_#_Political parties and leaders: none
_#_Suffrage: universal at age 18
_#_Elections:
Parliament—last held 28 September 1989 (next to be held by September 1993); results—percent of vote NA; seats—(12 total)
_#_Member of: ACP, C (special), ESCAP, SPC, SPF, UPU
_#_Diplomatic representation: Ambassador (vacant);