I would say that yes, generally, state governments are set up the same as the federal government.
For example, they have a separation of powers into executive, legislative and judicial, and most states have a bi-cameral legislitive branch, similarly to the federal government.
True!
It's a ridiculous subject and we have more important things to keep on our plate then fairness. Life is not fair, just live and let live.
Yes, socialization is segregation based on informal norms.