The Compact Clause

What is The Compact Clause?

A provision in Article I, Section 10, Clause 3, of the U.S. Constitution. Under the Compact Clause, states may not lay any duty of tonnage; keep troops or armies during times of peace without the consent of Congress.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Constitutional Law terms:

• Article III of the U.S. Constitution
• Executive Powers
• Inherent Powers
• The Taxing Power
• Motor Vehicle Searches