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elliott6333

Is puerto rica part of the usa?


    



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The "L" Word
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Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth of the United States. They are associated with the U.S. and U.S. federal law applies to the island but they are NOT part of the U.S. Puerto Ricans have rejected incorporation into the Union (statehood) and choose to live with their present status. With this fact, Puerto Ricans do not vote in national elections, do not pay federal income tax and do not send elected officials.

The 1922 U.S. Supreme Court Case "Balzac vs. Porto Rico" reconfirms this fact:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balzac_v._Porto_Rico


vagabondtart69
It is known as US territory but it is not a state.


Adyari
Yes, Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth of the U.S.


michaell
Puerto Rican Status Referendums have been held four times to determine the political status of the island of Puerto Rico in relation to the United States of America. Since the establishment of the current Commonwealth status in 1952, further attempts to change the island's political status were held in 1967, 1993, and 1998. An additional referendum in 1991 sought to amend the relationship through an amendment to the Puerto Rican constitution. Each time, the results favored retaining the commonwealth status over the possible Independence of Puerto Rico and Statehood.

Although Puerto Rico presently has a considerable amount of local autonomy, according to the US constitution ultimate governance of the island is retained by both the US Congress and President. Thus, the plebiscite decisions, while they reflect public sentiment and thus bear some impact, they can be over-ridden by the U.S. Congress. Ultimately, the results of Puerto Rican plebiscite are opinions, although Congressional resolutions have expressed support for following the will of the Puerto Rican people.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rico_status_referenda


snow
its a commonwealth of the USA


Charlie
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Yes, as a commomwealth of the U.S., it is U.S. territory and the people there are U.S. citizens.





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