The Doctrine of Nullification Outlined by John C

question 7

Multiple Choice

The doctrine of nullification outlined by John C.Calhoun in response to the Tariff of Abominations argued that

• A) the Supreme Court must settle any dispute between the federal government and an individual state.
• B) states could declare null and void any federal tariff that raised duties above 35 percent.
• C) the federal government could invalidate inappropriate statutes enacted by state legislatures.
• D) when Congress overstepped its powers,states had the right to nullify Congress's acts.

---

Definitions:

Speech Production

The process by which thoughts and emotions are expressed through articulated verbal language, involving coordination of the mental, neural, and physical mechanisms.

Language Comprehension

The ability to understand spoken, written, or signed language, involving processes such as word recognition and grasping sentence structure and meaning.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere of the brain with functions linked to speech production.

Gunshot Wound

An injury caused by a bullet or other projectile shot from a firearm.