In the past, there has been debates among some groups about adding puerto rico as the...

[Trevor]

...United States 51'st...? State. Based on the division of power in the U.S. federalist system, at what level would this decision have to be made?
A)In the U.S. Senate only
B) In the house of representatives only
C)In Congress, with presidential approval
D)In Congress, with the state legislature approval
E)In State Legislatures only

 

[IndianaJohn]

E

there was a referendum in Puerto Rico during Ford's administration and the people of Puerto Rico voted to remain a territory

 

[FREERIDER]

According to Obama calculations. That would be the 58th. state.

 

[FrederickS]

The biggest decider is the Puerto Rican people. The U.S, can't just vote PR into statehood. They must petition for it. If they do, it must be approved by majority vote of the US house and senate and signed by the president.

 

[coach]

Sorry, I dont do other peoples homework.