### Question
Can you define what State means?


### Answer
**State** is defined as the following in *5 U.S.C. § 311*:

> each of the several States, the District of Columbia, each territory or possession of the United States, and each federally recognized governing body of any Indian Tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized group or community which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 311*
  - Heading: **PART I-THE AGENCIES GENERALLY > CHAPTER 3-POWERS > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL EVIDENCE-BUILDING ACTIVITIES**

