HST 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 51: Kentucky And Virginia Resolutions, Matthew Lyon, Mandamus
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Virginia and kentucky resolves (1798) the resolutions written by jefferson and madison that declared that the alien and sedition acts are unconstitutional, argued for more state"s rights and a strict interpretation of the constitution. The kentucky resolutions of 1798 argued that each individual state has the power to declare that federal laws are unconstitutional and void. The virginia resolutions of 1798 refer to "interposition" to express the idea that the states have a right to "interpose" to prevent harm caused by unconstitutional laws. The virginia resolutions contemplate joint action by the states. Matthew lyon served as a united states representative from both vermont (1797-1801) and. He brawled with one congressman; and was jailed on charges of violating the sedition act for drunkenly speaking out against the administration. He went on to win re-election to congress from inside his jail cell. Election of 1800 rematch of the 1796 election.
