Parliament
Parliament is unicameral and is located in Nukualofa.
The Legislative Assembly has 25 members. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet, who are appointed by the king, are members. 9 nobles are elected by the hereditary nobility. 9 commoners are elected by popular vote. All serve three-year terms.
Parliament is unicameral and is located in Nukualofa.
The Legislative Assembly has 25 members. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet, who are appointed by the king, are members. 9 nobles are elected by the hereditary nobility. 9 commoners are elected by popular vote. All serve three-year terms.
Monarchs
1799-1812 Tupou Malohi
1812-1820 Tupouto’a
1820-1826 (vacant)
1826-1845 ‘Alea Motu’a Tupouifaletuipapai
1845-1893 Siaosi Tupou I
1893-1918 Siaosi Tupou II
1918-1965 Salote Tupou III
1965-2006 Taufa’ahau Tupou IV
2006 now George Tupou V
Prime Ministers
1970-1991 Prince Fatafehi Tu’ipelehake
1991-2000 Baron Vaea
2000-2006 Prince Lavaka Ata ‘Ulukalala
2006 now Feleti Sevele
