Because I was pointing out the arguments Jefferson made about the Feds having limited power and that the Constitution was a compact with the States. However, you are correct I should have used different language other than solely to explain it.

The States are the people, you are correct, but it was the States that ratified the Constitution and it was the Supreme Court who basically, in their rulings, said the Constitution was a compact with only the People.

Because I was pointing out the arguments Jefferson made about the Feds having limited power and that the Constitution was a compact with the States. However, you are correct are should have used different language other than solely to explain it.

The States are the people, you are correct, but it was the States that ratified the Constitution and it was the Supreme Court who basically, in their rulings, said the Constitution was a compact with only the People.