Bibliograph

Nullification, how to resist Federal tyranny in the 21st century, Thomas E. Woods, Jr

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Nullification, how to resist Federal tyranny in the 21st century, Thomas E. Woods, Jr

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-297) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nullification

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

515438050

Responsibility statement

Thomas E. Woods, Jr

Sub title

how to resist Federal tyranny in the 21st century

Summary

Asserts that nullification is the constitutional remedy envisioned by the nation's founders to be used to resist Federal power. Presents documents showing the rationale used by States in historic debates

Table Of Contents

Return of a forbidden idea -- Problem and the 'rightful remedy' -- American history and the Spirit of '98 -- What is (or are) the United States, anyway? -- Nullification today -- James Madison and the 'duty' to interpose : the Virginia resolutions of 1798 -- Virginia informs the people: Address of the General Assembly to the People of the Commonwealth of Virginia -- Unconstitutional laws are void: the Kentucky resolutions of 1799 -- The Federal Government will not police itself: Virginia General Assembly Report of 1800 -- The states are the protecting shield: Speech of Connecticut Governor Jonathan Trumbull opening of the special session of the legislature -- We resist : resolutions of the General Assembly of Connecticut -- Federalism cannot last without nullification: Fort Hill address -- Nullification: why the critics are all wrong: an exposition of the Virginia Resolutions of 1798 -- Judges are human beings, not gods: a review of the proclamation of President Jackson -- Nullification vs. slavery: joint resolution of the legislature of Wisconsin -- Appendix: the Constitution of the United States

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