Which of the following is true about the government of Puerto Rico?

it has three branches of government
it does not have its own constitution
the president of the United States has no authority over Puerto Rico

1 answer

The statement that is true about the government of Puerto Rico is: it has three branches of government.

Puerto Rico has an established government that operates with three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial.

As for the other statements:

  • Puerto Rico does have its own constitution, which was adopted in 1952.
  • The President of the United States does have authority over Puerto Rico, particularly in matters of federal law and policy, although Puerto Rico is not a state and does not have voting representation in Congress.