Questions people ask

Is the Marshall Islands a monarchy or a republic?

The Marshall Islands is a republic (parliamentary republic with an executive president).

Who really rules the Marshall Islands?

The president holds the real executive power. Head of state: President. Head of government: President. They are the same office.

How is the head of state of the Marshall Islands chosen?

Elected by parliament.

Does the Marshall Islands have a king?

No. The Marshall Islands has no monarch.

Is the Marshall Islands a federation?

No. It is a centralised unitary state.

How many chambers does the parliament of the Marshall Islands have?

One chamber: Nitijela (33 seats).

Parliament: Nitijela

The Marshall Islands's legislature has one chamber, 33 seats in all. Each dot is one seat; party seat counts are on IPU Parline.