Poder Executivo: jefe de estado: Queen ELIZABETH II (desde 6 February 1952); represented by governor general Sir Paulius MATANE (desde 29 June 2004)
jefe de gobierno: Prime Minister Sir Michael SOMARE (desde 2 August 2002); deputy prime minister Don POYLE (desde 5 July 2006)
cabinet: National Executive Council appointed by governor general on recommendation of prime minister
elections: none; monarch is hereditary; governor general nominated by parliament and appointed by jefe de estado; following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition usually is appointed prime minister by governor general
Fuente: CIA World Factbook - A menos que sea indicado, toda la información en esta página es correcta hasta Enero 1, 2007
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