Yes, that is true, but the people can in a legal manner against the feds only through their states and the courts. If we are ever to create an effective pushback against federal bloat, it has to come from the people via the states.
Oh, I see what you’re saying now - and you are right.
Time to take back our Country, beginning at the Local and State levels. However, Local and State governments can be tyrannical as well, so We the People need to stand firm.