> The states get their input on federal legislation at the federal level, but then must abide by the resulting federal law.
States have zero input on federal legislation (except constitutional amendments, which are rare, and not really "legislation").
Until the 17th Amendment, states had input via the Senate, but now that senators are elected directly by voters, states have no formal representation at the federal level.
States have zero input on federal legislation (except constitutional amendments, which are rare, and not really "legislation").
Until the 17th Amendment, states had input via the Senate, but now that senators are elected directly by voters, states have no formal representation at the federal level.