Constitution leaves in the possession of each State `certain exclusive and very important portions of sovereign power.' The Federalist No. 9, p. 55 (J. Cooke ed. 1961). Foremost among the prerogatives of sovereignty is the power to create and enforce a criminal code.") (citin Alfred L. Snapp & Son, Inc. I.

Constitution leaves in the possession of each State `certain exclusive and very important portions of sovereign power.' The Federalist No. 9, p. 55 (J. Cooke ed. 1961). Foremost among the prerogatives of sovereignty is the power to create and enforce a criminal code.") (citing Alfred L. Snapp & Son. Inc. v.

Constitution leaves in the possession of each State `certain exclusive and very important portions of sovereign power.' The Federalist No. 9, p. 55 (J. Cooke ed. 1961). Foremost among the prerogatives of sovereignty is the power to create and enforce a criminal code.") (citing Alfred L. Snapp & Son. Inc. v.