State Papers on Nullification : Including the Public Acts of the Convention of the People of South Carolina, Assembled at Columbia, November 19, 1832 and March 11, 1833; The Proclamation of the President of the United States, and th

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ISBN 10: 1331334500 / ISBN 13: 9781331334507

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 394 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: State Papers on Nullification : Including the Public Acts of the Convention of the People of South Carolina, Assembled at Columbia, November 19, 1832 and March 11, 1833; The Proclamation of the President of the United States, and th
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331334500
• ISBN 13: 9781331334507
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Hervorragend
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

This book takes an in-depth look at the history and development of nullification: the idea that a state has the right to declare a federal law unconstitutional and refuse to enforce it within its borders. The author traces the origins of nullification to the early days of the American republic, and examines how it has been used throughout history to challenge federal authority. The book also explores the legal and political arguments for and against nullification, and considers its implications for the future of American federalism. The author argues that nullification is a dangerous and unconstitutional doctrine that threatens the very fabric of the American republic. However, the book also acknowledges that nullification has been used in the past to protect the rights of states and individuals from federal overreach. Ultimately, the book concludes that the best way to prevent nullification from being used to undermine the Union is to ensure that the federal government respects the constitutional rights of states and individuals.