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The Separate Jurisdictions of State Law

The Separate Jurisdictions of State LawEach State is responsible for establishing and maintaining State laws. The Federal Government has little or no power over the laws that each State chooses to establish. Every State is responsible for the safety and the security of the people that live within its borders, and they are obligated to create State laws that will help to ensure this safety.