The federal government, a distinct amorphous entity for sake of discussion, has completely subjugated all of its constituent states, has the same leverage over

The federal government, a distinct amorphous entity for sake of discussion, has completely subjugated all of its constituent states, has the same leverage over most foreign states, and merely tolerates any autonomy as long as it is deemed beneficial to the federal government. Even the notion of federalism is a misnomer in this country, the National government has completely subjugated all of its constituent states. Individual united states are bankrupt entities, with toothless nominal agencies. What possible autonomy do you imagine they could muster?