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Because a state was originally it own country (in Europe a state is a country) that created there own laws governed by an overall union that was supposed to preserve Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. As time has passed since our founding fathers the Federal Government has obtained more powers and you do not see state governments with as much.
Federal Government slowly took the power away from state governments with the threat of tax help. A great example of this is Louisiana who was persuaded by the federal government to raise its drinking age to 21 by not allowing them to have tax money for its highway systems unless they conformed.
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∙ 14y agoNot all are. A classic example is Cheyenne Wyoming. Location for Capitols in the state's heartland was essential when high speed transportation wasn't available.
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∙ 10y agoMost state capitals are not near the center of their states.
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∙ 9y agoMost state capitals were placed wherever the largest concentration of population was at that time, not necessarily meaning the middle of the state.
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How many capitals are in the states?
there are 58 state capitals. 50 states, 1 national, & 7 territorial capitals.
What are the states and capitals of America?
what is the capitals of U.S.A
How many states capitals and states?
There are 50 states and respective capitols
What is the song to the states and capitals?
ANTHEM
How are states divided?
By capitals and cities
Why are the capitals populated?
there the boarders of states
How many states were United States capitals?
None. States aren't capitals. City's are. From 1776 to 1812, the capital was Philadelphia. From then to now, it is Washington, District of Columbia.
How many states and capitals are they?
There are 50 states and respective capitols
What are the capitals of the two states that border both Mississippi and Ohio River's?
The capitals of the two states that border both rivers are:Springfield, IllinoisFrankfort, Kentucky
What are the capitals of two states that border the Ohio and the Mississippi rivers?
The capitals of the two states that border both rivers are:Springfield, IllinoisFrankfort, Kentucky
What are indonesias states and there capitals?
In the link below, you'll find a list of Indonesian provinces and their capitals.
What are United Kingdom's state capitals?
The United Kingdom does not have any states, so there are no state capitals in it.
