What type of government exists in the United States Virgin Islands?
The Virgin Islands is a territory of the United States of America. In 1917, America purchased the islands (St. Thomas, St. John, & St. Croix) from Denmark for $25M in gold. Ten years later all citizens of the territory became American citizens in 1927. The United States Navy administrated the territory from 1917 to 1932. The Department of Interior took over administrative control from the Navy and set up municipal government with the local authorities. In 1970 Virgin Islands were able to elect there own government (Governor, Senators & Congressional Representative to the U.S. House of Representative). We have both federal and local government. All U.S. law applies. The local government is made up of a governor that is elected every four years and term limit applies. One Delegate to Congress elected every two years. Fifteen senators elected from their respective districts (St.Thomas/St.John & St. Croix).
