To the Constitution of the United States the term SOVEREIGN, is totally unknown.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The term 'Sovereign' is not used in the US Constitution.
- In plain terms
- The Constitution does not mention sovereignty.
- What can you take from it?
- Check legal texts for specific terms.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is the term absent?
- Does absence imply rejection?
Another view
The concept may exist without the specific term being used.
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