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citation: "48 U.S.C. §§ 731b–731e"
title: "48"
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release: "119-102"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/48/731b..731e"
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# §731b. Organization of a government pursuant to a constitution


Fully recognizing the principle of government by consent, [sections 731b to 731e](/usc/48/731b..731e.md) of this title are now adopted in the nature of a compact so that the people of Puerto Rico may organize a government pursuant to a constitution of their own adoption.


# §731c. Submission of sections 731b to 731e of this title to people of Puerto Rico for referendum; convening of constitutional convention; requisites of constitution


[Sections 731b to 731e](/usc/48/731b..731e.md) of this title shall be submitted to the qualified voters of Puerto Rico for acceptance or rejection through an island-wide referendum to be held in accordance with the laws of Puerto Rico. Upon the approval of said sections, by a majority of the voters participating in such referendum, the Legislature of Puerto Rico is authorized to call a constitutional convention to draft a constitution for the said island of Puerto Rico. The said constitution shall provide a republican form of government and shall include a bill of rights.


# §731d. Ratification of constitution by Congress


Upon adoption of the constitution by the people of Puerto Rico, the President of the United States is authorized to transmit such constitution to the Congress of the United States if he finds that such constitution conforms with the applicable provisions of [sections 731b to 731e](/usc/48/731b..731e.md) of this title and of the Constitution of the United States.

Upon approval by the Congress the constitution shall become effective in accordance with its terms.


# §731e. Chapter continued in force and effect


This chapter is continued in force and effect.