During debate on the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, the Second Continental Congress votes to add Article II, which states, “Each State retains its sovereignty, freedom, independence, and every … right which is not … expressly delegated to … Congress. …

       [restored 11/16/2024]

Subsequent Events:

11/15/1777                   10/10/1786                   expressly delegated

Authority:

unanimous Declaration (of Independence), Paragraph 6
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References:

Current U.s. National Debt:

$36,167,124,467,492

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