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It closely follows the standard US State model.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoPuerto Rico has a republican form of government, similar to that of the United States of which it is a part.
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What is Puerto Rico's government's name?
The Government of Puerto Rico have two official names. The first one: Government of Puerto Rico; and the second one: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. In Spanish: 'Gobierno de Puerto Rico' or 'Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico'.
What types of businesses would be affected if we annex Puerto Rico?
You would never get away with it. If you try to annex Puerto Rico the U.S. government would retaliate against you.
When was Puerto Rico Government Development Bank created?
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank was created in 1942.
Does Puerto Rico have monarchy government?
No. Puerto Rico has a government similar to the US with an elected governor, and an elected bicameral legislature.
Who pays for education in Puerto Rico?
Practically the Federal Government and the taxpayers that live in Puerto Rico.
Does Puerto Rico extend benefits to same-sex partners of government employees?
No. Puerto Rico does not.
What is its goverentment Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rican government is a republic.
Who is the present prime minister of puerto rico?
Puerto Rico does not have a prime minister. The governor is the head of the government in Puerto Rico. Alejandro García Padilla is the current governor.
What kind of government did the US impose on Puerto Rico?
The government of Puerto Rico is a republican form of government with separation of powers, subject to the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the United States.
Who is Puerto Rico dictator?
Puerto Rico does not have a dictator. Puerto Rico is a commonwealth (but not a state) of the United States. I believe it has a governor, but that is about it.
Why is Barack Obama considered the president of Puerto Rico?
Barack Obama is considered the President of Puerto Rico because Puerto Rico is American territory. Puerto Rico's' government is America's government. They get all the benefits of American government, however, they are technically "independent". So, as long as they decide to be American territory, the president we have in the states will be their president too.
Is Puerto Rico southernmost state of the US?
No it is not as of January 2013 the U.S. government still referred to Puerto Rico as unincorporated
