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what type of government does puerto rico have
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Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States, which means it has a unique governmental structure. The government of Puerto Rico is organized as a commonwealth with its own constitution, providing for a degree of autonomy. It features a republican form of government with three branches:
1. **Executive Branch**: Led by the Governor of Puerto Rico, who is elected by the people. The governor oversees the executive agencies and implements laws.
2. **Legislative Branch**: Comprised of a bicameral legislature, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. Members of both houses are elected by the populace.
3. **Judicial Branch**: Includes a system of courts that interprets laws and ensures justice. The highest court is the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico.
While Puerto Rico has its own local government, it remains subject to the authority of the U.S. federal government, which has ultimate control over its affairs. Residents of Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens but do not have voting representation in the U.S. Congress and cannot vote in presidential elections.
1. **Executive Branch**: Led by the Governor of Puerto Rico, who is elected by the people. The governor oversees the executive agencies and implements laws.
2. **Legislative Branch**: Comprised of a bicameral legislature, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. Members of both houses are elected by the populace.
3. **Judicial Branch**: Includes a system of courts that interprets laws and ensures justice. The highest court is the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico.
While Puerto Rico has its own local government, it remains subject to the authority of the U.S. federal government, which has ultimate control over its affairs. Residents of Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens but do not have voting representation in the U.S. Congress and cannot vote in presidential elections.