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.

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