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'''Louisiana''' is located in the Southern region of the [[United States]] and on April 30, 1812 became the eighteenth state to enter into the union. Louisiana was named after the French king [[Louis XIV]]. The current governor of Louisiana is [[John Bel Edwards]], a [[Democratic Party|Democrat]].

'''Louisiana''' is located in the Southern region of the [[United States]] and on April 30, 1812 became the eighteenth state to enter into the union. Louisiana was named after the French king [[Louis XIV]]. The current governor of Louisiana is [[John Bel Edwards]], a [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] who is seeking a second term in the 2019 [[Governor|gubernatorial]] [[primary]].

Louisiana is unique in that its legislation is based primarily on Roman civil law instead of English common law; as such, attorneys who wish to practice in Louisiana must sit for its unique bar exam.  In addition, while much of the Southern United States is heavily Protestant, Louisiana (especially in the southern half of the state) is overwhelmingly Roman Catholic.

Louisiana is unique in that its legislation is based primarily on Roman civil law instead of English common law; as such, attorneys who wish to practice in Louisiana must sit for its unique bar exam.  In addition, while much of the Southern United States is heavily Protestant, Louisiana (especially in the southern half of the state) is overwhelmingly Roman Catholic.