# U.S. state

> constituent political entity of the United States of America

**Wikidata**: [Q35657](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q35657)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._state)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/u-s-state

## Summary

A U.S. state is a constituent political entity of the United States[1]. These states form the primary subdivisions of the country and hold significant governance powers within their jurisdictions. Each state operates under the framework of the U.S. Constitution while maintaining its own constitution and government structure.The United States comprises 50 such states[1]. They collectively share sovereignty with the federal government but retain authority over local matters, including education, transportation, and law enforcement.


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