The resolution declares the sovereign right of the State of West Virginia to nullify any unconstitutional acts by the federal government. It emphasizes the principles of the West Virginia Constitution, which asserts that the government derives its powers from the people and that any powers not explicitly granted to the federal government are reserved for the states. The resolution cites historical references from the Founding Fathers, particularly Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, who argued that states have the authority to interpose themselves against federal overreach and to nullify actions that exceed the powers granted to the federal government.

Furthermore, the resolution mandates the Executive Branch of West Virginia to identify and take action against unconstitutional federal acts, and it encourages collaboration with other states to prevent the enforcement of such actions. It calls for the distribution of the resolution to various federal and state officials, inviting other states to join West Virginia in this effort to uphold constitutional governance and protect the rights of the people against perceived federal encroachments.