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Strictures on Nullification

By Alexander Hill Everett
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An extended political and constitutional argument rejects the doctrine that individual states may annul federal laws, responding to recent attempts in a southern state to nullify federal tariff legislation. The essay recounts the legislative steps that produced an ordinance of nullification, analyzes the Constitution's supremacy clause and related provisions, critiques the reasoning of nullification advocates, and argues that compact theory and state action cannot lawfully suspend or repeal federal statutes. It emphasizes the obligation of judges to uphold federal law, examines alternative constitutional language, and considers the practical and legal consequences of permitting state annulment.

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Alexander Hill Everett

Alexander Hill Everett was an American author and political figure known for his writings on political theory and public policy. He is particularly recognized for his work "Strictures on Nullification," which critiques the concept of nullification and its implications for the Union. Everett's contributions to literature reflect his engagement with the political issues of his time, particularly in the context of the antebellum United States. His insights into the challenges of governance and federal authority continue to resonate in discussions of American political thought.

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