| jefe de estado: Presidente Jose Alexander GUSMAO (desde 20 May 2002); note - the president plays a largely symbolic role but is able to veto some legislation jefe de gobierno: Prime Minister Mari Bin Amude ALKATIRI (desde 20 May 2002) cabinet: Council of State elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 14 April 2002 (next to be held NA April 2007); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president election results: Jose Alexander GUSMAO elected president; percent of vote - Jose Alexander GUSMAO 82.7%, Francisco Xavier do Amaral 17.3% |
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Fuente: CIA World Factbook |
