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Administrative divisions none (territory of the US) |
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Capital city
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Hagatna (Agana) |
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Capital city > Geographic coordinates
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13 28 N, 144 44 E |
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Constitution Organic Act of Guam, 1 August 1950 |
Executive branch > Cabinet heads of executive departments; appointed by the governor with the consent of the Guam legislature |
Executive branch > Chief of state President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001) |
Executive branch > Election results Felix P. CAMACHO reelected governor; Dr. Michael W. CRUZ elected lieutenant governor; percent of vote - NA |
Executive branch > Head of government Governor Felix P. CAMACHO (since 6 January 2003); Lieutenant Governor Dr. Michael W. CRUZ (since 1 January 2007) |
Flag description territorial flag is dark blue with a narrow red border on all four sides; centered is a red-bordered, pointed, vertical ellipse containing a beach scene, outrigger canoe with sail, and a palm tree with the word GUAM superimposed in bold red letters; US flag is the national flag |
Independence none (territory of the US) |
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International organization participation
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IOC, SPC, UPU |
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Judicial branch Federal District Court (judge is appointed by the president); Territorial Superior Court (judges appointed for eight-year terms by the governor) |
Legal system modeled on US; US federal laws apply |
Legislative branch unicameral Legislature (15 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve two-year terms) |
National holiday Discovery Day, first Monday in March (1521) |
Political parties and leaders Democratic Party [leader Michael PHILLIPS]; Republican Party [Philip J. FLORES] (controls the legislature) |
Political pressure groups and leaders Guam Federation of Teachers' Union; Guam Waterworks Authority Workers |
Status dependent democracy |
Suffrage 18 years of age; universal; US citizens, but do not vote in US presidential elections |
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Transnational Issues > Disputes > International
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none |
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