Iroijlaplap ( Marshallese : iroojļapļap [irˠoːzʲ(e)lˠɑbʲ(ɛ)lˠɑpʲ] ; feminine: Leroijlaplap , leroojļapļap [lʲeːrˠoːzʲ(e)lˠɑbʲ(ɛ)lˠɑpʲ] ) are the traditional paramount chiefs in the Marshall Islands . Ordinary chiefs bear the title of Iroij (feminine: Leroij ); - ļapļap is a superlative suffix.
6-613: Article III of the Constitution of the Marshall Islands recognises the title, and establishes a Council of Iroij , composed of holders of the title of Iroijlaplap, or other analogous traditional titles, chosen from holders of the chieftainship among the several constituent islands. The council is empowered to "consider any matter of concern to the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and it may express its opinion thereon to
12-658: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Constitution of the Marshall Islands The Constitution of the Marshall Islands is the supreme law of the Republic of the Marshall Islands , in force from 1 May 1979. Its text is both English and Marshallese . The Constitution was approved on 1 March 1979 by constitutional referendum , by 63% of voters. Before the Marshall Islands become an independent state (1986),
18-517: The Cabinet". The council is also entitled to formally request the reconsideration of any bill in the Nitijela (the country's Legislature), that affects customary law, traditional practices, or land tenure. There are several Iroijlaplap, here listing two: This Marshall Islands article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to the politics of Oceania
24-549: The Marshallese decided to have their own constitutional law in 1966. In 1976, a Constitutional Convention was organized with 46 elected members. This Convention drafted the Constitution of 1979, having into consideration a future independence status. The Constitution of the Marshall Islands mixes British and American constitutional concepts based mainly on Westminster system , with a legislative branch that originates
30-827: The President, other members of the parliament to serve as the Cabinet of the Marshall Islands . The Cabinet is the executive branch and directs the actions of the Government. The Cabinet is then responsible to the Nitijeļā for its executive actions. The judicial branch consists of the Supreme Court of the Marshall Islands , the High Court of the Marshall Islands , the traditional rights court, district courts, and community courts. This Marshall Islands article
36-535: The executive branch, with an independent judicial branch. The legislature is a bicameral institution , consisting of the Council of Iroij (Traditional High Chiefs) and the elected Nitijeļā (Parliament). The Nitijeļā is the law-making branch of the legislature and consists of 33 elected members, every four years. The Nitijeļā also elects from its members the President of the Marshall Islands and, on nomination by
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