1.   A Directive binds member states to certain specific objectives, but leaves them to implement the necessary measures through national laws.

2.   Air quality standards vary from state to state.

3.   As the title implies, she related theoretical debates about the nature of the state to the institutions of local government.

4.   Critics accused Mr Berlusconi of surrendering the authority of the state to a few thousand extremists who could now claim victory.

5.   Driving regulations vary from state to state.

6.   From time to time various members of this population will move from a stable state to having a special status.

7.   It varies from state to state.

8.   Laws governing the sale of narcotics vary from state to state.