States' people refer to individuals who reside within a specific state. They are citizens of their respective states and have certain rights and responsibilities as granted by their state constitution.
Related terms
Tenth Amendment: The amendment that reserves powers not delegated to the federal government for the states or people.
State Sovereignty: The concept that states have independent authority over matters not explicitly assigned to the federal government.
Dual Federalism: A theory asserting that federal and state governments operate within distinct spheres with little overlap or interference.