Social Studies-Chapter 12 Vocabulary

Elected officials who lead Puerto Rico’s municipalities

• mayors

• Jesús T. Piñero

• Luis Muñoz Marín

The first Puerto Rican appointed governor by the presidente of the United States.

• mayors

• Jesús T. Piñero

• Luis Muñoz Marín

The first governor elected by the people of Puerto Rico.

• mayors

• Jesús T. Piñero

• Luis Muñoz Marín

The governor and the service agencies.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Senate and Chamber of Representatives

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Judges and lawyers who make sure the laws are followed.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

National symbol granted to Puerto Rico by Spain in 1511.

• coat of arms

• flag

• national anthem

Piece of cloth with a particular design that represents or identifies a group of people, organization or nation, among others.

• coat of arms

• flag

• national anthem

A song that represents a country

• coat of arms

• flag

• national anthem