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Who was the first elected delegate at large for American Samoa to the us congress?
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When did American Samoa become a us territory?
April 17,1900 the American Samoa became a territory.
What type of government does American Samoa have?
American Samoa has a Constitutional republic, representative democracy form of government. American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States. Its current governor is Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga, and the governor is the head of the government.
Territory land that belongs to the government but is not represented in congress?
Territory land that belongs to the government but is not represented in Congress typically refers to U.S. territories, such as Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Residents of these territories are U.S. citizens (in the case of Puerto Rico) or U.S. nationals (like American Samoa) but do not have voting representation in Congress. While they have local governments and can elect delegates to the U.S. House of Representatives, these delegates cannot vote on legislation. This situation raises ongoing debates about representation, rights, and the status of these territories.
What year did the Mormons arrived in American Samoa?
1862
What became a US Possession before the Spanish American War Wake Island Howland Island American Samoa?
Spanish-American War: 1898. Howland Island: 1857* Wake Island: 1899 American Samoa: 1889/1900.
Who is the recent chief of American Samoa?
American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the USA and has no king. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa are elected by popular vote and the Governor is the head of government of American Samoa. The President of the United States is also the Head of State for American Samoa
Is there any representatives in Guam?
Yes, each island has an elected but non-voting representative in the US House of Representatives. Puerto Rico has a "resident commissioner" and Guam has a "delegate." Both can vote in committee but not on the House floor.
Is Samoa American Samoa and western Samoa all the same?
They are the same in that Samoans in American Samoa and Samoa (once Western Samoa) have the same heritage. However, American Samoa is a US territory while Samoa is an independent nation. So they are in effect two different countries.
Why did American Samoa known as a unincorporated and unorganized territory?
American Samoa is classified as an unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States because it has not been fully incorporated into the U.S. legal framework, meaning that not all provisions of the U.S. Constitution automatically apply there. Additionally, it is considered "unorganized" since it does not have its own local government structure established by Congress, allowing for a degree of self-governance through local customs and a locally elected legislature. This status grants American Samoa a unique legal and political identity within the U.S. system.
Who is the current princess of American Samoa?
There is not a princess in American Samoa. American Samoa is ran by the U.S. government.
Which countries are neighbors to Samoa?
American Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Tuvalu, Tokelau
What is American Samoa's motto?
The motto of American Samoa is ''.
How poor is American Samoa?
yes american samoa is poor.
When was American Samoa created?
American Samoa was created in 1925.
How far is Samoa from Tonga?
Do you mean Samoa or American Samoa? If you mean Samoa, then the distance is 889kms or 552miles. If you mean American Samoa, then the distance is 937.8kms or 582.7miles.
What are the two natiions called in Samoa?
Samoa and American Samoa
In 1881 Samoa was divided into?
American Samoa and Western Samoa (now known as Samoa).
