The Doctrine of Nullification Outlined by John C

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.