Which of These Statements Is True About the Status of Puerto

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is true about the status of Puerto Rico relative to the United States?

• A) Puerto Rico is a state in the United States.
• B) Puerto Rico is a colony of the United States.
• C) Puerto Rico is a commonwealth with its own constitution.
• D) Puerto Rico has no formal relationship with the United States,

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