"the state of california is a major world power. it has the 10th largest economy in the world, a population greater than canada, and a worldwide influence on media and popular culture. it deserves its own seat in the united nations." respond to this quotation in a 20-minute essay. your response should discuss federalism, the definition of a nation, and the powers of state governments.

 The state of California is bound by the USA constitution under the doctrine of federalism, which points out that the state's constitution is subservient to the federal laws. The state has no foreign powers to enter into any treaty with foreign powers,as that is a reserved power of the federal government. should there be a conflict between a state laws and the federal government,the latter's shall supersede,which implies that California can not make any laws to effect any such a desire. In addition, the California state is a member of the USA nation, whereby its residents shares common goals and culture with the rest of the populace.