15. In the Marshall Is1ands, legislative power is vested in the Nitijela, which consists of 33 members and is assisted by a Council of Chiefs. A general election is held every four years. 16. In the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth Legislature is a bicameral body consisting of a Senate anda House of Representatives. The Senate has 9 members and the House of Representatives has 14. 17. The legislative power in Palau is vested in the Olbiil Era Kelulau (National Congress), consisting of a House of Delegates anda Senate, whose members are elected for a four-year term. The third Olbiil Era Kelulau took office in January 1989. There are 16 delegates, one from each of the states of Palau. Senators represent geographical districts determined according to population by a reapportionment commission. Reapportionment plans are drawn every eight years and prescribe the number of senators to be elected during the period the plan is in effect. At present, there are 14 senators consisting of 4 from the northern part of Palau, 9 from Koror and 1 from the southern islands. Executive 18. According to earlier reports submitted by the Administering Authority, in the Federated States of Micronesia, executive power is vested in a President who is elected by the Congress for a term of four years. The Vice-President, elected in the same manner, serves for the same term of office. * Information contained in parts B, C and D of the present section regarding the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands has been derived from previous reports of the Administering Authority . / ... ' : •'. ·, T/L.1274 English Page 7 19. In the Marshall Islands, executive authority is vested in the Cabinet, whose members are collectively responsible to the Nitijela. The Cabinet consists of the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the government structures and powers of three Pacific island nations: the Marshall Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Palau. The text mentions the legislative and executive powers, the composition of the respective governments, and the terms of office for the elected officials. Given the focus on government structures and powers, it is likely that the text belongs to a category related to governance or administration.

**Category**
Government, Politics