+A [US state](/wiki/us_state) is a primary political division within the [United States](/wiki/united_states), holding partial sovereignty. Each state maintains its own government, laws, and distinct culture, yet operates under the federal framework of the nation.
+## See also
+- [State](/wiki/state)
+- [Federal Government](/wiki/federal_government)
+- [State Capital](/wiki/state_capital)
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