Government of Puerto Rico

The government of the Puerto Rico, established by the Constitution, is a commonwealth in republican form consisting of 78 municipalities. The national government consists of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The chief of state is the President of the United States, while the head of the executive branch is the Governor of Puerto Rico. The legislative branch consists of the Legislative Assembly, while the Supreme Court is the head of the judicial branch.

Related Topics:
Constitution - Commonwealth - Republic - Municipalities - National government - Executive - Legislative - Judicial branch - Chief of state - President of the United States - Governor of Puerto Rico - Legislative Assembly - Supreme Court

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The legal system of Puerto Rico is based on the Spanish civil code and within the U.S. federal system of justice.

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