The president of Nauru is elected by
Parliament
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from among its members, and is both the
head of state
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and the
head of government
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of
Nauru.
Nauru's unicameral Parliament has 19 members, with an electoral term of 3 years.
Political parties
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only play a minor role in
Nauru politics, and there have often been periods of instability in the Presidential office. Shifting allegiances among a small number of individuals can lead to frequent changes in the makeup of the government of the day, including the presidential position itself.
List of presidents
Latest election
See also
*
List of colonial governors of Nauru
References
{{Heads of state and government of Oceania
Politics of Nauru
Nauru
Presidents
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1968 establishments in Nauru