Why is the state of Pennsylvania called a Commonwealth.Commonwealth of what.......?

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pennsylvania not state calls that.

4 states in united states officially designate "commonwealths":

* kentucky designated commonwealth kentucky constitution , known "commonwealth of kentucky."

* massachusetts commonwealth, declaring such in constitution, states "the body politic formed voluntary association of individuals: social compact, whole people covenants each citizen, , each citizen whole people, shall governed laws common good."

* pennsylvania uses term "commonwealth" loosely. "commonwealth of pennsylvania" official title.

* virginia has been known "commonwealth of virginia" since before joining united states.

regard united states, "commonwealth" "a self-governing autonomous political unit has voluntarily associated united states." 1 example puerto rico.
true commonwealths have degree of government separate united states, , citizens lack rights , responsibilities compared citizens of states. example: puerto ricans not pay income tax irs; have no voting representation in congress; , not permitted vote in presidential elections.

4 states known "commonwealths": pennsylvania, massachusetts, virginia, , kentucky. clearly, none of restrictions placed on puerto rica apply these states, difference them 1 of name only. not true commonwealths since are, in fact recognized states federal government rights , responsibilities pertaining thereto.

further information: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/support/faqs.html

could have been extention of natoin or dictatorship? webstre's dictionary.


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