A state’s government, like other levels of government, is expected to oversee taxation, law and order, economics, and education. The 50 state governments’ powers include intrastate commerce, public safety and welfare, and creating local governments.
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State Constitutional and Statutory Provisions and Municipal Ordinances Held Unconstitutional or Held to be Preempted by Federal Law
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A document detailing state and local legislative actions that are disputed by federal law.
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Library of Congress Primary Sources by State
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Selected primary sources from the Library of Congress related to each state.