Here are thirteen lessons providing easy explanations about the basis for Making America STATES Again.
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- Lesson 1: State Sovereignty, Federalism, and the Right to Refuse Unconstitutional Federal Acts
- Lesson 2: Understanding State Sovereignty, Federalism, and States’ Rights
- Lesson 3: The Treaty of Paris and State Sovereignty in Early America
- Lesson 4: Understanding State Sovereignty and Federalism Through the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
- Lesson 5: The Constitution as a Compact Between Sovereign States
- Lesson 6: Applying Contract Law to Understand the Compact Theory of the Constitution
- Lesson 7: Nullification in Practice
- Lesson 8: Nullification — A Solo or a Chorus?
- Lesson 9: Overcoming “Potomac Fever” and Restoring Constitutional Governance
- Lesson 10: Party Above Principle — The Rise of Partisan Politics and the Erosion of State Sovereignty
- Lesson 11: What Would Jefferson Do? — Defending Nullification and State Sovereignty
- Lesson 12: Madison’s Confidence in State Resistance and the Reality of Modern Federalism
- Lesson 13: The Storm of Statism and the Remedy of State Sovereignty
Lesson 7: Nullification in Practice
Nullification is a practical and constitutional method by which states can push back against federal overreach without dissolving the Union. It allows states to refuse to enforce or recognize federal laws or actions that exceed the powers granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
Lesson 8: Nullification — A Solo or a Chorus?
Nullification, the power of a state to invalidate unconstitutional federal actions, can be exercised by a single state independently or by multiple states in concert. This lesson explores the often-overlooked aspect of unilateral nullification and its implications for state sovereignty and the preservation of liberty.
Lesson 9: Overcoming “Potomac Fever” and Restoring Constitutional Governance
“Potomac Fever” refers to the obsession with federal power and the belief that all political solutions must come from Washington, D.C. This lesson explores the dangers of this mindset and emphasizes the importance of state sovereignty and the role of the states in preserving the U.S. Constitution and protecting individual liberties.