anti-federalists
terriries
In theory yes, but many politicians would say not!
"Internal sovereignty" or "state sovereignty" represents the legitimate authority of a state or local government to establish and enforce laws within their jurisdiction. In the US, states retain those prerogatives not expressly granted to the national (Federal) government, so long as they are not exercised in conflict with Federal Laws and regulations. A state that has internal sovereignty is one with a government that has been elected by the people and has the popular legitimacy. (Commentary has been moved to the Discussion pages)
classification of sovereignty and elements of sovereignty and characteristic of sovereignty
Americans have seen it as a victory due to the fact that British forces that had invaded the United States were for the most part defeated allowing the nation to retain its sovereignty.
Before and after the Articles of Confederation (1877) the Anti-Federalists, such as Thomas Jefferson, wanted the states to be the primary authority over their citizens. Anti-federalists
nominal sovereignty is the authority to only rule in name where substantial sovereignty or dominant sovereignty means real or actual authority
"Internal sovereignty" or "state sovereignty" represents the legitimate authority of a state or local government to establish and enforce laws within their jurisdiction. In the US, states retain those prerogatives not expressly granted to the national (Federal) government, so long as they are not exercised in conflict with Federal laws and regulations. A state that has internal sovereignty is one with a government that has been elected by the people and has the popular legitimacy. (Commentary has been moved to the Discussion pages)
popular sovereignty
Popular Sovereignty
Sovereignty - Yiraiyaanmai