Does Puerto Rico Have a Democratic Government? It's a U.S. Territory

Puerto Rico is an unincorporated U.S. territory. It has a local republican government (governor, bicameral legislature, judiciary) elected by residents, but:

• U.S. Constitution applies partially (Territorial Clause).
• U.S. Congress holds plenary power; can override local laws.
• Residents are U.S. citizens but cannot vote in presidential elections (no Electoral College votes) and have a non-voting Resident Commissioner in the House.
• Federal agencies (FBI, EPA, etc.) operate directly.

Status debates (statehood, independence, enhanced commonwealth) persist; plebiscites non-binding.