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Nullification is an idea dating back to Jefferson's time, when he helped author the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions. These documents proclaimed that states had the right to nullify or declare void any federal law they deemed unconstitutional. Strong supporters of states rights championed the idea and right of nullification. Of course this idea would resurface during Jackson's presidency, and remain in the public's mind until the Civil War, in which several states nullified federal laws, and created their own government and nation.
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The issue of nullification refers to the concept that individual states have the right to invalidate or reject Federal Laws that they deem unconstitutional. This was a contentious debate in the United States during the early 19th century, particularly surrounding issues such as the tariff and slavery. Ultimately, the Supreme Court ruled that nullification was not legal and that federal law supersedes state law.
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What was the issue around the Webster-Hayne Debate?
It was the doctrine of nullification
What Tariff increased sectionalism during what event?
the nullification process
Slave owners favored this policy instead of the one that created a strong federal government?
Nullification!
The main idea of nullification was that?
State nullification is the idea that the states can and must refuse to enforce unconstitutional federal laws.
Consequences to the Nullification Crisis?
There were so many consequences to the Nullification Crisis. First of all there was so much doubt created in the Jackson's presidency and there was unification of the South among other effects.
What issue triggered the argument over nullification?
nullification crisis
What was the issue around the Webster-Hayne Debate?
It was the doctrine of nullification
What issue caused nullification crisis?
Tariffs
What was the basic issue in the nullification argument?
states rights
How did Calhoun and Jackson differ on the issue of nullification?
False
What issue caused the Nullification of Crisis of 1833?
Tariffs on imports
What issue caused nullification crisis of 1833?
Tariffs on imports
What issue caused the Nullification Crisis 1833?
Tariffs on imports
The nullification issue was raised again in the 1820s and 1830s by southeners over the issue of protective?
Tarrifs
What constitutional issue was the concern of nullification protective tariffs and the spread of slavery?
states rights
What issue was at root of the nullification crisis?
States wanted to nullify federal lawa that they deemed unconstitutional.
The 1832 nullification crisis was about this divisive issue?
Tariffs being too high in South Carolina
