That’s true, but I think a lot of Americans tend to think of the constitution as being more powerful than it actually is.

Just like any other set of rules, it mostly comes down to how these are interpreted. The constitution itself had no autonomy… it depends on everyone agreeing on a certain interpretation of the words as well as agreeing to enforce this interpretation.

I’m not saying that it is logical or consistent, but the wording “…and subject to the jurisdiction thereof…” in the 14th amendment could have some VERY warped interpretations, if you really wanted to force it…