> which, had it succeeded, would have dramatically altered the power, authority, and nature of the US government. But it would not have altered the existence o

> which, had it succeeded, would have dramatically altered the power, authority, and nature of the US government. But it would not have altered the existence of that government. It would, on the other hand, have threatened the republican form of government which the Constitution requires the government to provide for its citizens in Article IV. Of course, I was speaking of actual invasion anyways, not mere secession.