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


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1397g* as follows -

> given that term for purposes of subchapter XIX.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XX-BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND ELDER JUSTICE > Division A-Block Grants to States for Social Services**

