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Administrative divisions none (territory of the US)
Capital city	Hagatna (Agana)
Capital city > Geographic coordinates	13 28 N, 144 44 E
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)
International organization participation	IOC, SPC, UPU
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
Transnational Issues > Disputes > International	none

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