Government and Political System
Kiribati is a sovereign, democratic state and has a
42 member Maneaba ni Maungatabu (House of Parliament), elected every four
years. The Beretitenti (President) is elected from among three or four
candidates nominated by the Maneaba from its ranks. The President chooses
a twelve-member cabinet from the Maneaba. The country is a member of the
commonwealth and adopts the Westminster model of government.