Since you apparently don't understand the origin of or the meaning of the Constitution who would believe you can coherently discuss whats living or dead?
When you buy into the "States created it" bilge you would likely buy into anything.
How did a 55 mph speed limit get established in many states, when it was an initiative in the Federal government? And, where was the authority in the Constitution to have the Federal government change those speed limits in the respective states?
Same thing goes for the raising of the drinking age from 18 to 21 in the mid-1980s
Why are the Legislature, Executive, and Judicial branches of government in DC referred to as 'Federal', rather than 'National'?
For what purpose was the Constitutional Convention called?
If the States are only administrative branches of the government in DC, why do they have their own legislatures, executives, and judiciary?
For what purpose, prior to the 16th Amendment, were Senators to DC appointed by State legislatures, rather than popular elections in their respective states?
Why is there an electoral college?
What is the 'incorporation' clause of the 14th amendment, and why was it deemed necessary? These are some of the questions off the top of my head. I have some more for later, if you'll bear with me.
When you buy into the "States created it" bilge you would likely buy into anything.
Coming from someone who picked their screen name to irritate people, why would anyone believe you've got any interest in discussing the matter for any purpose, or on any terms other than to do just that?