Which of the following sentences does NOT correctly capitalize "state"?
A)The State Department issued a travel advisory for rural areas of Columbia.
B)The state governor decried the Supreme Court's decision in Smith v. Jones.
C)Under Public Law 280, some States have jurisdiction on Indian reservations.
D)The state revenue department enforces state tax law.

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Under Public Law 280, some States have jurisdiction on Indian reservations. Generally, "state" is capitalized if used as a proper noun or in a term that refers to a specific state. "State" is also capitalized when referring to the state as a party in the same litigation. Answer C is the correct choice because "States" does not refer to a specific state and should not be capitalized. Answers A, B, and D all correctly capitalize "state."

Which of the Following Sentences Does NOT Correctly Capitalize "State