I would say government, as it was responsible for organizing the Theban army.
Though there are rules that the state government can impose, the federal government can impose its power over the state that it can overrule the laws that the state government has, as long as, the federal government work within the powers stated in the Constitution.
Sixteenth Amendment:
"<span>The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration."
Nineteenth Amendment:
</span>"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. <span>Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation."
Twenty-sixth Amendment:
"</span>The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age. <span>The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation"</span>
The factors that shaped US foreign policy in the Middle East during George H.W. Bush were based on and primarily driven by the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The Sept. 11 attacks sparked an aggressive administration by President Bush, which established that efforts to eliminate any terrorist cell implemented by Osama bin Laden's leadership would be spared, even if it promoted strong attacks on Afghanistan. This attitude has spawned a number of violent conflicts (such as the invasion of Iraq that has led to much destruction and death of innocents) and has harmed many Muslims around the world.
Although combating terrorism is necessary, Bush's approach was very violent and affected people who were not involved in terrorism, in addition to stimulating a series of prejudices against Muslims and people from the Middle East, so I do not agree with the Bush administration, in parts.
