Jurisdiction of one state over another

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Not too different from a series of Burger King or WalMart franchises -- each may have some autonomy, but authority for each's existence comes not from themselves, but a central authority (far away).

So an effective question may be, "How did I end up being subject to a 'Federal superstate' when I had no intention of being subject to it?" (<-- assuming that is your intent and will)

First define territory and possession of the United States.

The United States holds three territories: American Samoa and Guam in the Pacific Ocean and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea. Although they are governed by the United States, the territories do not have statehood status, and this lesser legal and political status sets them apart from the rest of the United States.
http://legal-dictionary.thefreedicti...S.+territories

Territories, Possessions, and Influenced Areas of the United States of America http://www.rationalrevolution.net/ar...erritories.htm

This is not legal advice and is provided as information only- not meant to be complete.

Moving To or From a United States (U.S.) Territory/Possession