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Guam has not adopted a constitution of its own, the federal Organic Act of 1950 serves as its founding charter, establishing the three branches of the territorial government and a bill of rights. Codified at 48 U.S.C. ch. 8A.
48 U.S.C. § 1423 § 1423. Legislature of Guam
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(a) Unicameral nature; power The legislative power and authority of Guam shall be vested in a legislature, consisting of a single house, to be designated the "Legislature of Guam", herein referred to as the legislature. (b) Size of legislature; prohibition against denial of equal…
48 U.S.C. § 1423a § 1423a. Power of legislature; limitation on indebtedness of Guam; bond issues; guarantees for purchase by Federal Financing Bank of Guam Power Authority bonds or other obligations; interest rates; default
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The legislative power of Guam shall extend to all rightful subjects of legislation not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter and the laws of the United States applicable to Guam. Taxes and assessments on property, internal revenues, sales, license fees, and royalties f…
48 U.S.C. § 1423b § 1423b. Selection and qualification of members; officers; rules and regulations; quorum
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The legislature shall be the judge of the selection and qualification of its own members. It shall choose from its members its own officers, determine its rules and procedure, not inconsistent with this chapter, and keep a journal. The quorum of the legislature shall consist of a…
§ 1423c. Privileges of members
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(a) The members of the legislature shall, in all cases except treason, felony, or breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at the legislature and in going to and returning from the same. (b) No member of the legislature shall be held to answer before…