Protectionism Abroad and Socialism at Home
Protectionism Abroad and Socialism at Home
One of the most insidious ways politicians expand government is by creating new programs to “solve” problems created by politicians.
DetailsThe 10th Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
Nullification
Any act or set of acts which renders a law null, void or just unenforceable.
Education & Activism
You’ll find plenty to read, watch, and listen to on this website. This is our educational component. But we’re not just here for discussion, we’re here for action. We work to effectuate the principles we believe in, and have a long term strategy to do so.
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Standing for the Constitution and Liberty!
Thank you for stopping by the Tenth Amendment Center, the nation’s leading source for constitutional education and nullification activism. While the establishment left and right continue to expand federal power, our goal is straightforward. The Constitution: Every issue, every time. No exceptions, no excuses.
TAC works towards this goal in two ways: education and activism. We seek to teach people about the original meaning of the Constitution. And, we lead powerful grassroots coalitions to use nullification as a means to block federal overreach.
FEATURED ARTICLES
James Madison’s Instruction: Throw a Fit!
What should the average person do when the federal government oversteps its constitutional bounds?
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America Could Use More “Out of the Mainstream” Judges
The Supreme Court needs less “mainstream,” not more.
DetailsJames Madison’s Blueprint
The “Father of the Constitution” taught us just what to do to effectively resist unconstitutional or unpopular federal acts. 4 steps you should take in your state today.
30 Enumerated Powers
The federal government is only authorized to exercise those powers delegated to it in the constitution…and nothing more.
The Rosa Parks Method
She taught us all how to deal with laws that are unconstitutional, immoral, or unjust. Saying no can change the world.
A Tenther Marketing Plan
Liberty efforts ultimately fail not because they reject establishment ideas, but because they continue to limit themselves to establishment-endorsed tactics.
Nullification in One Lesson
In order to best-understand what Nullification IS, you should first understand some things nullification is NOT.
It’s the People’s Right!
Effectively defending American federalism requires us to remember that federalism was not created by the states – nor was it created for state benefit.
Who’s Supreme? The Supremacy Clause Smackdown
This debate ultimately boils down to loose interpretation verses strict construction. Thomas Jefferson had the best line on this issue. When asked to read between the lines to “find” implied powers, Jefferson responded that he had done that, and he “found only blank space.”
You don’t have “Constitutional Rights.” You have Rights.
the subtle difference in the actual intent of the Bill of Rights and the common notion that it serves as the source of rights is extremely important.
Original Intent, Original Understanding, Original Meaning
It is often said that the Constitution should be interpreted according to its “original intent, “original understanding,” or “original meaning.” Is there any difference between these concepts? And if so, which is the proper standard?
Constitutional War Powers: A Guard Against Tyranny
Some people want to believe that we can fight for the Constitution in some areas while ignoring the founders’ vision in others, but this is impossible. Our forefathers understood that all our liberties are interdependent and that the centralization of power, especially in the hands of the executive, would endanger them all.
Supreme Court Offers Opinion, Doesn’t Make Law
The Constitution grants very little power to the federal judiciary for a reason.
The Original Meaning of the Tenth Amendment and “Expressly” Delegated Power
In an important law review paper, Kurt T. Lash delved into the original meaning of the Tenth Amendment. The following is an overview of the paper, which is a must-read for anyone wanting to learn about the original meaning of the 10th Amendment.
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions Were Just a Starting Point
Historical evidence shows that both Jefferson and Madison considered the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions as a starting point, not the end game.
James Madison: Four Steps to Stop Federal Programs
Writing in Federalist #46, James Madison provided a 4-step strategy to bring down federal programs, whether they’re merely unpopular, or unconstitutional.
America Needs a “Come To Tenther” Moment, and Soon
Although presidents have changed, our position remains the same: “The Constitution. Every issue, every time. No exceptions, no excuses.”
The Founders on Federal Enforcement
Some people believe that all branches of the federal government should fully enforce all federal laws until they’re overturned by a court or repealed by Congress. But the Founders disagreed. In many cases, vehemently.
