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Guide to Law Online: U.S. Northern Mariana Islands

Legislative

Northern Mariana Islands has a bicameral legislature, named the Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth Legislature, which consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House has 20 members representing 20 districts, with members serving a two-year term. The Senate has 9 members representing 9 districts, each serving a four-year term. Members of The Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth Legislature do not have term limits.