Constitution
The basic characteristic that individual 50 states lack is full sovereignty. While states have certain powers and responsibilities within their borders, they ultimately operate under the authority of the federal government.
A country.
It's an independent country.
There is one main characteristic of a state that the 50 states lack. That characteristic is sovereignty, which would make them completely independent.
Protections of State Sovereignty. PLATO :)
Yes, most nation states have a national flag.
An individual from the state of Vermont, located in the United States.
they lack sovereignty
No, it is not possible to have a state ID in two states simultaneously. Each individual can only have a state ID from the state in which they legally reside.
Hawaii is the fiftieth state of the United States and has the unique characteristic of being the only state composed entirely of islands. It is also the only state located in the central Pacific Ocean, making it geographically isolated from the mainland U.S. Additionally, Hawaii has a rich cultural heritage influenced by Polynesian traditions, which sets it apart from other states.
Individual states in the U.S. are denied currency power, meaning that they are obligated to use federal currencies. This is to make sure that states are on a level playing field and that money can be spent from state to state throughout the country.
The English colonies did not possess sovereignty or representation, which states do possess.