Guam's U.S. Citizenship Term Paper

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Organic Act to explain Guam's U.S. citizenship. It has 4 sources.

Guam is a place that comes under the United States in almost the same way that Hawaii does. It is a unique place like Hawaii but the difference is that it does not have the same kind of freedom. This refers to the fact that it is not free to take decisions for its people independently. This is because of the fact that it has to complete a process for achieving self-determination. This is the reason why there is a governor chosen for this place. However, they are allowed to elect their own legislature. But it is obvious that the governor has the final say. This enables everything to remain under the control of the United States. However, democracy does exist because of the fact that there is a proper executive and judicial system in place.
These are few of the things that have been achieved so that Guam can work slowly and steadily towards self-determination (Yax, 2002).

The 'organic act' that was signed in 1950 is one that has allowed the people of Guam to exercise more freedom. However, they are still in the process of trying to gain common wealth status. Aside from this Guam has been represented in Congress because of the 'Organic Act'. Citizens of this area are also free to travel in and out of the other states. This is because of the fact that the people in this region are considered as United States citizens, and are given the status that they deserve. Presently, they are striving for more control over their own region, and….....

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