It was ratified by state legislatures.
The federal government wields so influence over the states. This is the agent which distributes resources and funds to the states in form of grants which means that it will directly influence whatever happens in the states.
municipalities have become more powerful, with many states now allowing them to control most local matters
because the constitution does not address how state and local governments share power
because there's more interaction between citizens authorities at the local level
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