Constitution

Montana Bill Would Create a Constitution Settlement Commission of States to Review Federal Powers

A bill introduced in the Montana Senate would create a "Constitution Settlement Commission of the States" by state compact to review, evaluate, and define the scope and power of the federal government. This would set the stage for states to take further action to refuse to cooperate with overreaching federal power.

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Tennessee Bills Would Create a Process to Review and Reject Unconstitutional Federal Acts

The legislation, titled the "Restoring State Sovereignty Through Nullification Act," would create several processes to declare a "federal action" unconstitutional, void and unenforceable in the state of Tennessee.

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The General Welfare Clause Doesn’t Mean What They Tell You It Means

Most people will tell you that the general welfare clause expands federal power.

Most people are wrong.

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