Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal
Executive branch:
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) is a
hereditary monarch, represented by Governor General Manuella TULAGA
(since NA June 1994) who was appointed by the queen on
recommendation of the prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister Kamuta LATASI (since 10 December
1993) and Deputy Prime Minister Otinielu TAUSI (since 10 December
1993) were elected by and from the members of Parliament
cabinet: Cabinet was appointed by the governor general on
recommendation of the prime minister
Legislative branch: unicameral Parliament (Fale I Fono): members elected for four-year terms; elections last held 25 November 1993 (next to be held by NA 1997); results - percent of vote NA; seats - (12 total) independents 12
Judicial branch: High Court
Political parties and leaders: none
International organization participation: ACP, AsDB, C (special),
ESCAP, Intelsat (nonsignatory user), Sparteca, SPC, SPF, UNESCO,
UPU, WHO
Diplomatic representation in US: Tuvalu does not have an embassy
in the US
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