A U.S. citizen is not an authorized representative of the United States unless specifically appointed by law, statute, or official delegation. Citizenship alone does not confer agency or authority to act on behalf of the federal government. In fact, the U.S. citizen is typically the regulated party—subject to federal jurisdiction, not acting for it. Authorized representatives must be lawfully delegated, such as officers, attorneys, or fiduciaries acting under express authority. This distinction is critical in legal, commercial, and equity contexts.
This explanation clarifies the distinction between state citizens and nationals in the context of U.S. law, emphasizing that individuals born in a state are primarily state citizens with allegiance to their state, not to the federal United States, which is defined as a federal corporation occupying only 10 square miles. It highlights the absence of explicit references to "state citizen" in official documentation and how this ambiguity may be intentionally designed to centralize federal control. Understanding these distinctions can illuminate the complexities of citizenship and legal identity within the U.S. legal framework.