[WildTurkey]

'Almost from the beginning' of the republic, we have been arguing about state power vs constitutional powers. -- And to date none of these principles have been settled completely and conclusively.

The founders had to leave it vague inorder to get it drafted and ratified. There was no intent that it would ever be resolved.

[faireturn]

'Almost from the beginning' of the republic, we have been arguing about state power vs constitutional powers. -- And to date none of these principles have been settled completely and conclusively.

The founders had to leave it vague inorder to get it drafted and ratified.
There was no intent that it would ever be resolved.

Point well taken, as a balance of powers, - along with checks & balances, was indisputably part of original intent.