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In the US, it basically means a state can declare a law unconstitutional and ignore it because the constitution was formed by a compact made will all of the states.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_theory
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What compact set in set theory?
define compact set?
Social Compact Theory?
Social compact theory, also known as social contract theory, proposes that individuals agree to form a society by surrendering some of their freedoms to a central authority in exchange for protection of their remaining rights and interests. This idea originated with philosophers like Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau to explain the legitimacy of government authority and individual rights within a society. This theory helps to rationalize the rule of law and the social contract between citizens and the government.
Compact theory of government?
The compact theory of government means that the nation was formed through a compact agreed upon by all the states, and that the federal government is thus a creation of the states. This is in regards to the United States Constitution.
What are the theories of state origin please explain?
I believe what you are thinking of are the theories of: * Divine right; * Social Contract * Force * Evolution
What was the role of the compact theory of government in the Civil War?
The compact theory was a theory of federalism that sees the Constitution as an agreement among the states. At the time, the compact theory became the foundation for states' rights arguments. In particular, it became central to the fight of the southern states against what they considered discrimination by the North. More so, it helped to divide the North and the South even further at this time. Source: Bowman/Kearney "State and Local Government." 7th edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2008 . Print.
The state the Mayflower compact was in?
The Mayflower compact was written for the colony in Massachusetts
According to the compact theory advocated by jefferson and madison?
Compact theory proposes that because the United States was formed by a compact among the states, the federal government is a creation of the states. Jefferson and Madison both subscribed to this notion.
What did Thomas Jefferson base his theory of the Declaration of independence on?
the mayflower compact
What is a compact state?
A compact state is a state that recognizes your license and you do not have to get a new license in that state. Example: You get a license in Illinois to practice nursing, but now want to move to Michigan, which is not a compact state, you have to get licensed all over again in Michigan now. Hope that helped!
Is Maryland a lien theory state or a title theory state?
Lien theory state.
Is Oklahoma a lien theory state?
Oklahoma is a title theory state, not a lien theory state.
Is Illinois a lien or a title theory state?
Indiana is a lien theory state.Indiana is a lien theory state.Indiana is a lien theory state.Indiana is a lien theory state.
