Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia 1978, as amended to 1990
Citizenship and Nationality
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    A person who is a citizen of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands immediately prior to the effective date of this Constitution and a domiciliary of a District ratifying this Constitution is a citizen and national of the Federated States of Micronesia. (Art. III, Sec. 1)
Citizenship and Nationality
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    A person born of parents one or both of whom are citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia is a citizen and national of the Federated States by birth. (Art. III, Sec. 2)
Citizenship and Nationality
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    A citizen of the Federated States of Micronesia who is recognized as a citizen of another nation shall, within 3 years of his 18th birthday, or within 3 years of the effective date of this Constitution, whichever is later, register his intent to remain a citizen of the Federated States and renounce his citizenship of another nation. If he fails to comply with this Section, he becomes a national of the Federated States of Micronesia. (Art. III, Sec. 3)
Citizenship and Nationality
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    The following powers are expressly delegated to Congress:

    (c) to regulate immigration, emigration, naturalization, and citizenship;
    … (Art. IX, Sec. 2)
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Art. IV on Declaration of Rights.