The states still had the freedom to create their own laws and have their own constitutions (as long as they don't go against by the Constitution). The states have reserved powers.
The rights of the individuals are respected mainly by being listed in the constitution's first ten amendments, or Bill of Rights.
If the president <span>doesn't sign the bill but holds it for more than
10 days then it automatically becomes law without his signature, except
if Congress isn't in session to accept the returned bill.
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No presto atención, incluso si está resaltado
They were not protected by the government
