### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 603* as follows -

> the 50 States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the territories

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 603*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part A-Block Grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families**

