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Whats the difference between a commonwealth and a state?

April 26, 2017commonwealth difference State

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Whats the difference between a commonwealth and a state?

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There are four U.S. states that are officially known as commonwealths – Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Massachusetts. Despite the difference in name, there is no difference in the relationship or governance of a state versus a commonwealth.