### Question
How does RULES OF CONSTRUCTION define State?


### Answer
Under *1 U.S.C. § 7*, **State** is defined as:

> a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any other territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *1 U.S.C. § 7*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-RULES OF CONSTRUCTION**

