Palau
Garlyn Ngirchemat
PAIS 101
October 4, 2013
As defined by Wikipedia, a government is the system by which a state or community is governed. In 1979, Palauans voted against joining the Federate States of Micronesia (FSM), Marshall Islands, and the Marianas because of differences in culture and language. During this period, Palau experienced extreme violence, resulting in bombings that led to the death of two presidents. This struggle had reached its peak and so high chief Ibedul of Koror city, took responsibility in securing the country. After this period, Palau voted to become independent.
Palau gained its independence on October 1st, 1994 and is a constitutional government in a free association with the United States of America. The Compact of Free Association between the United States and Palau notes the free association between both governments, primarily focusing on economic and security issues. As a sovereign nation, Palau conducts its own foreign relations and has established certain relations with various nations such as Japan, Taiwan, and other Pacific island neighbors. On December 15 1994, Palau became part of the United Nations and has since joined several other organizations; it is because of these that Palau has received many foreign aid that assist in shaping Palau into a more modernized country. The Executive Branch consists of President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr., Vice President Antonio Bells, and the Council of Chiefs. This is where the President and his ministries administer the country, execute and enforce the laws made. The Council of Chiefs is composed of one traditional chief from each of the sixteen states that help counsel the President on matters regarding traditional laws and customs and their relationship to Palau’s Constitution and laws. The traditional chiefs are highly respected and have the highest authority, working closely with the elected officials to ensure the preservation of tradition and continued success of the democratic
PAIS 101
October 4, 2013
As defined by Wikipedia, a government is the system by which a state or community is governed. In 1979, Palauans voted against joining the Federate States of Micronesia (FSM), Marshall Islands, and the Marianas because of differences in culture and language. During this period, Palau experienced extreme violence, resulting in bombings that led to the death of two presidents. This struggle had reached its peak and so high chief Ibedul of Koror city, took responsibility in securing the country. After this period, Palau voted to become independent.
Palau gained its independence on October 1st, 1994 and is a constitutional government in a free association with the United States of America. The Compact of Free Association between the United States and Palau notes the free association between both governments, primarily focusing on economic and security issues. As a sovereign nation, Palau conducts its own foreign relations and has established certain relations with various nations such as Japan, Taiwan, and other Pacific island neighbors. On December 15 1994, Palau became part of the United Nations and has since joined several other organizations; it is because of these that Palau has received many foreign aid that assist in shaping Palau into a more modernized country. The Executive Branch consists of President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr., Vice President Antonio Bells, and the Council of Chiefs. This is where the President and his ministries administer the country, execute and enforce the laws made. The Council of Chiefs is composed of one traditional chief from each of the sixteen states that help counsel the President on matters regarding traditional laws and customs and their relationship to Palau’s Constitution and laws. The traditional chiefs are highly respected and have the highest authority, working closely with the elected officials to ensure the preservation of tradition and continued success of the democratic