""The United States and the States Under the Constitution"" is a book written by Christopher Stuart Patterson and first published in 1888. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between the United States Federal Government and the individual states under the US Constitution. Patterson examines the constitutional framework that governs the relationship between the federal government and the states, as well as the powers and limitations of both entities. He explores the historical context of the Constitution and the debates that took place during its drafting and ratification. The book also delves into the various interpretations of the Constitution by the US Supreme Court and other legal scholars, and how these interpretations have influenced the balance of power between the federal government and the states. Patterson also discusses the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on the relationship between the federal government and the states. Overall, ""The United States and the States Under the Constitution"" provides a detailed and insightful analysis of one of the most important aspects of American governance. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, government, and constitutional law.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.