Constitutionally Defined Quotes
- As a matter of law the states recognized no constraints on their legislative scope other than those that were self-imposed. Even where particular state constitutions… — Immanuel Wallerstein
- However, the sovereignty of the states is constitutionally defined and recognized, while the powers of the local government in Puerto Rico are defined by, and… — Dick Thornburgh
- Specifically, the reservation of sovereignty to the people of the states in matters not governed by federal law is constitutionally defined and permanently enshrined in… — Dick Thornburgh