Side effects: the Constitution was ratified by the states to prevent imminent civil war under the Articles of Confederation. Even during the Revolution, Congress had to intervene in a shooting war between Pennsylvania and Connecticut regiments over a land dispute over eastern Pennsylvania. When the Constitution was ratified, New York was about to invade New Jersey. The contract between the states is becoming a dead letter. Back to the old ways, I guess.
“When the Constitution was ratified, New York was about to invade New Jersey.”
Can you provide a citation. -OGINJ