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Becoming a US State: Territorial Status and Statehood Process

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What is the process for becoming a state in the United States?

Holding a referendum on statehood, adopting a government, and gaining acknowledgment from Congress (correct)

Running for state office, gaining popular support, and requesting Congress approval

Establishing diplomatic ties, drafting a new constitution, and gaining support from foreign allies

Adopting a constitution similar to the US, requesting a joint resolution, and holding a referendum

Which group of islands is not mentioned as a territory of the United States?

Hawaii (correct)

Puerto Rico

Guam

Northern Mariana Islands

What constitutional power does Congress have regarding statehood?

The power to hold referendums on statehood

A consultative role in statehood matters

The ability to veto statehood decisions

The sole authority to grant statehood (correct)

Which step is typically taken after achieving territorial status?

<p>Holding a statehood referendum</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are territories of the United States represented in Congress?

<p>By delegates in the House of Representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands are all territories of the United States.
Territories have American citizens who can vote in presidential primaries, and they are represented by delegates in the House of Representatives.
Congress has the power to admit new states to the Union, but the process for granting statehood is not explicitly outlined in the Constitution.
Historically, territorial status is granted as a precursor to statehood.
The process for becoming a state involves holding a referendum on statehood, adopting a government and constitution that conforms to the US, and gaining acknowledgment from Congress through a joint resolution.

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Explore the process of transitioning from a US territory to a state, including the role of Congress, the steps involved in achieving statehood, and the historical significance of territorial status. Learn about territories like American Samoa, Guam, and Puerto Rico and their path to potential statehood.