According to the compact theory advocated by Jefferson and Madison
A) the national government was the creation of the 13 sovereign states.
B) nullification was an invalid policy.
C) the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions were illegal.
D) legislation such as the Alien and Sedition Acts was proper.
E) individuals, not the states, created the federal government.

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Jefferson and Madison's compact theory held that the national government was a creation of the 13 sovereign states, which retained ultimate authority.

According to the Compact Theory Advocated by Jefferson and Madison