Nation
A nation is a community of people who usually live upon a distinct portion of the earth. The people of this nation may or may not live under the same government or sovereignty, and is the key point here that allows for multiple political statuses and jurisdictions within the nation. As noted previously, U.S. Citizens […]
People
Black’s Law Dictionary, 4th Edition, Page 1292 A state; as the people of the state of New York. A nation in its collective and political capacity. Nesbitt v. Lushington, 4 Term R. 783; U. S. v. Quincy, 6 Pet. 467, 8 L.Ed. 458; U. S. v. Trumbull, D.C.Cal., 48 F. 99. The aggregate or mass […]
People or Citizen, Which One Are You?
PEOPLE The Preamble does not specifically define the word "people." Nevertheless, the definition becomes apparent in the context of the other words and prior history. HISTORY Before the United States existed, there was no legal government. A group of representatives, acting "in the name and by the authority of the good people of these colonies," […]