Postal Service Practice Exam

What does domestic mail and rates include?

1. Only the 50 US states

2. 50 states and territories

3. US and Canada only

4. All global destinations

The correct answer is: 50 states and territories

Domestic mail and rates encompass not only the 50 states of the United States but also the various territories associated with them. This includes areas like Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The term "domestic" indicates that it pertains to mail that is sent within the jurisdiction of the United States, which extends beyond just the mainland states to these islands and territories. Other answers are not comprehensive in defining what constitutes domestic mail. For instance, limiting it to only the 50 U.S. states overlooks the important territories that are part of the mailing system. Similarly, specifying just the U.S. and Canada incorrectly implies an international element, while focusing on global destinations does not fit the definition of domestic mail in the postal context.