SEAT (seat of government, Article 1. Section 8. Clause 17.) (The Popes seat, the kings throne, etc. Where they SIT." SIT (where something or someone sits.) SITUS (Same as sit and seat, but also "situation" meaning what laws you are under.) Lex Situs (means "Law of the Land" the "Law of the Land" or lex situs in the constitution is "Exclusive legislative jurisdiction" meaning all power, over the SEAT, and like authority over places purchased for military posts.) SITUATION (what type of government exists on that particular land, therefore it is a political affiliation, political subdivision, etc. connected to STATUS, and STATE.) STATUS (what STATE or SITUation you are under, is part of the lex situs and SEAT, where your papers or legal person SITS or are recorded.) STATE (related to STATUS, SITUATION, SITUS, etc. Law of the Land, are two types - Independent (sovereign) and Dependent (non-sovereign). Non sovereign state are such as the MILITARY.) EXCLUSIVE LEGISLATIVE JURISDICTION and LIKE AUTHORITY (the lex situs (law of the land) which has its SEAT according to Article 1. Section 8. Clause 17 of the constitution, and Places Purchased for military posts, same article, section and clause. Therefore, the federal government has a SEAT where it passes laws for its Dependent, non-sovereign Lands (places purchased) to which it exercises exclusive jurisdiction (at the SEAT) and like authority over military)