The General Assembly passes all laws necessary for the welfare of the state’s citizens, as well as some laws relating to counties and special taxing districts.
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Maryland is one of the Mid-Atlantic states located in the eastern United States. Because of its diverse landscape and natural conditions, it is called “America in miniature”.
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Maryland is one of the smallest states in the United States: it ranks 42nd in terms of area, with 21% of it being water surface.
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Maryland was one of the 13 founding states of the United States that opposed British rule and signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
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