[Luis Gonzalez]

"The federal government does actually have a role in our government."

It has whetever power it is granted by the Constitution.

"...despite what your militia leader may have told you."

The concept of the government conducting itself as required by the Constitution equates to militant thoughts to you?

[Snuffington]

It has whetever power it is granted by the Constitution.

Amendments ARE powers granted to it by the Constitution.