President, who must be a member of the Nitijela, and from 6 to 10 other members of the Nitijela, appointed as ministers by the Speaker on the nomination of the President. 20. Executive authority in the Government of the Northern Mariana Islands is vested in a Governor, who is assisted by a jointly elected Lieutenant-Governor and by heads of executive departments. 21. Executive power in Palau is vested in a President who is elected for a four-year term. The Vice-President, elected in the same manner, is an ex officio member of the Cabinet. A Council of Chiefs advises the President on matters concerning traditional laws and customs. Elections for the national government were held in Palau on 2 November 1988. The campaigning and voting took place peacefully and without problems. Of the seven candidates for President, Mr. Ngiratkel Etpison, the winner, obtained 25 more votes than his nearest rival. A court challenge by the runner-up was withdrawn . There was a ~mooth transfer of power from the interim government led by Vice-President Thomas o. Remengesau in January 1989. c. State or municipal governme nts 22. In the Federated States of Micronesia, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Truk and Yap State now operate under state Constitutions. Each state has a governor, who is the chief executive, as well as legislative and judicial branches. 23. The Constitution of the Marshall Islands recognizes the right of each populated atoll or island to a system of local government . 24. The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is divided into four municipal jurisdictions, each headed by an elected mayor. 25. Palau is composed of 16 states, which were formerly clusters of loosely linked hamlets. D. Civil service 26. The Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia provides for the establishment of executive departments by statute. The President, with the advice 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the political structures and governance systems of several Pacific island nations, including the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, and the Northern Mariana Islands. It provides information on the executive and legislative branches of government, as well as the distribution of power within each country. Given the focus on government and political systems, it seems unlikely that the text would fit into categories related to economic development, natural resources, or industry.

**Category**
Government, Politics