0
plebiscite, decision of the majority of citizens
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How long has the US owned Governed Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico has been part of the United States since 1898.
How did the US govern the Philippines Cuba and Puerto Rico?
They were governed as territories.
Is Puerto Rico is called a commonwealth because it is governed by another country.?
False
Puerto Rico is called a commonwealth because it is governed by another country?
False
How does the US govern Puerto Rico today?
The United States did not make Puerto Rico a protectorate. Instead, it governed Puerto Rico as a territory, as it did the Philippines. The Foraker Act of 1900 established that the U.S. would appoint Puerto Rico's governor and the upper house of its legislature. Puerto Rican voters would elect the lower house.
Can Puerto Rico people have IRAS?
Yes- PR is part of the US (a Commonwealth) and is governed by US laws.
How do you say welcome to Puerto Rico in spanish?
Soy de Puerto Rico. (I'm from Puerto Rico) or Soy puertorriqueño. (I'm a Puerto Rican)
What country in the Caribbean is governed by the US?
Puerto Rico is a territory (commonwealth) of the US. See the related link for more information.
Is Puerto Rico a continent?
No, Puerto Rico is an island.Actually Puerto Rico is NOT a continent ; it is an island .
If Puerto Rico is part of the US then why is the US military still there governing them?
Puerto Rico has not been governed by the US military since 1902. Fort Buchanan in San Juan has existed since 1923 but is not a threat to the citizens of Puerto Rico. It has a democratic civilian government very much like the 50 US States.
What are the Puerto Rico countries?
Puerto Rico
Which country's residents became citizen of the US in 1917?
Puerto Rico
