Question

The doctrine of nullification was practiced to halt Congressional power over states' rights. Who exercised this doctrine? Only Southern states Only states of New England No states ever exercised this doctrine Both states in the North and South

Answer 1

The Doctrine of Nullification was practiced to halt Congressional power over states' rights by Southern states only.

This doctrine indicated that all the states in the Union have the unilateral or natural right to refuse any law created by the federal government that they considered unconstitutional. Since the states are the foundation of the Union, they believed they had the right to have the final decision.

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is actually both states in the North and South.

Explanation:

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