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"Reject" is a pretty harsh word, but I understand your meaning. Under the 10th amendment of the U.S. Constitution, states have certain political rights. They can, for example, write laws that creatively expand upon a federal law without conflicting with the federal law. One such area of law is gun rights. Although the 2nd amendment to the U.S. Constitution says that you have the right bear arms, states can and do put restrictions on the carrying of guns by requiring licenses to carry guns. Requirements to apply for these licenses differ widely. Most states restrict gun licenses to those who have not been convicted of a felony, are of a particular age (18 or 21), etc., etc. In this way, states maintain some semblance of community standards without "rejecting" federal law.
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The idea that states can reject federal laws is?
The Doctrine of Nullification.
What was john calhoun view on state rights?
Calhoun believed in states rights above all. He espoused the doctrine of nullification which meant that states could nullify or reject Federal Laws they did not want to obey. He also thought states had the right to leave the federal union if they wished.
What is the main idea of nullification?
Nullification is the theory that states have the right to invalidate federal laws they deem unconstitutional. It is based on the belief that the states are sovereign entities with the power to challenge and reject laws imposed by the federal government. This principle was most notably debated during the early 19th century in the context of disputes over state vs. federal authority.
Doctrine of Nullification?
states could refuse to obey or enforce federal laws with which they disagreed
What can states do to federal laws?
A state can create laws that are stricter than federal law, as long as there is no conflict, or the Constitution specifically reserves the right to the Federal government.
What was the Webster-hayne debate over?
right of states to nullify federal laws
The Webster hayne debate was over the?
right of states to nullify Federal Laws
The Webster-Hayne debate was over the?
right of states to nullify federal laws
What do citizens vote on to reject or approve state or local laws?
Referendum is a right reserved to the people to approve or reject an act of the legislature, or the right of the people to approve or reject legislation that has been referred to them by the legislature.
What stated that the states had the right to judge whether federal laws agreed withe constitution or not?
Nothing. They do not have this right.
How are states denied powers?
Federal Laws and the federal constitution super cedes the states.
The term states' rights refers to?
the right of the states to determine their own laws without interference from the federal government
