What are the compact and nationalist theories of the Union? According to Wikipedia, “In United States constitutional theory, compact theory is an interpretation of the Constitution which holds that the United States was formed through a compact agreed upon by all the states, and that the federal government is thus a creation of the states.” According to Wikipedia, the nationalist theory is “It holds that each nation should govern itself, free from outside interference (self-determination), that a nation is a natural and ideal basis for a polity, and that the nation is the only rightful source of political power.”

Can smaller political units contribute to the cause of liberty? Yes. Most of the time smaller political states have more freedom economically. Just because they do not have a large military, doesn’t mean that they always lose battles. some can be won with economic power.