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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Puerto Rico is considered a commonwealth of the United States, with its own constitution and government, but it is still subject to certain federal laws and regulations. It is not a state, but also not completely without formal relationship to the US. It is not a colony, as the term implies subjugation and exploitation by an external power, but the relationship between the US and Puerto Rico has been historically and currently controversial.

Which of These Statements Is True About the Status of Puerto