Includes access to many U.S. domestic programs and services.
: The associated state maintains full control over its internal constitution and domestic affairs. It determines its own legal and political systems without outside interference. associated state
: The smaller state voluntarily delegates specific functions—most commonly national defense and foreign relations —to the principal state. Includes access to many U
: Citizens of associated states often receive specific privileges in the principal state, such as migration rights , access to federal disaster relief, or postal services. such as migration rights