Compact Theory held that the nation was formed through a compact by the states limiting the power of the federal government. The compact theory holds that the nation was formed by agreement and trust that states would not have their powers stripped away by the government. They wanted to make sure the government was unable to overstep its boundaries, preferring most power be held by the states.
Compact Theory
Compact theory
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
they wrote resolutions to Kentucky
they wrote resolutions to Kentucky
The Kentucky and Virgina Resolutions passed in the 1798 and 1789 =D
The Kentucky and Virgina Resolutions passed in the 1798 and 1789 =D
James Madison and Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
The writers of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions were James Madison, the founder of the Constitution, and Thomas Jefferson, who also wrote the Declaration of Independence.
James Madison and Thomas Jefferson drafted these documents to try and declare the acts of the Federalists were tyrant.
james madison