Asked by Mariah Kings on Jul 13, 2024
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The doctrine of nullification argues that
A) the federal government can negate state laws.
B) the states have no constitutional rights.
C) the states can refuse to obey any federal law they deem to be unconstitutional.
D) the states can refuse to obey any federal laws.
Federal Law
Refers to the body of law created by the federal government of a country, which applies to the entire nation and is supreme over state laws where there is conflict.
Constitutional Rights
Rights afforded to individuals by the constitution that protect freedoms and legal principles from government infringement.
- Analyze the impact of federal decisions on state authority, with an emphasis on the doctrine of nullification.
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AN
Andrew NorcrossJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The doctrine of nullification is based on the idea that if a state believes a federal law is unconstitutional, it has the right to refuse to comply with or enforce that law within its borders. This concept was most prominently argued by John C. Calhoun in the early 19th century but has been a subject of controversy and has never been legally upheld by the Supreme Court.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the impact of federal decisions on state authority, with an emphasis on the doctrine of nullification.