Conflict over States Rights

What was the Nullification Act?

• A law passed by the South Carolina legislature in 1832 that declared federal laws null and void within the state.

• A law passed by the South Carolina legislature in 1832 that declared state taxes null and void within the country.

• A law passed by the South Carolina legislature in 1832 that declared federal tariffs null and void within the state.

• A law passed by the North Carolina legislature in 1832 that declared federal tariffs null and void within the state.

Why did people get angry over tariffs?

• Tariffs increase the cost of imported goods, leading to higher prices and reduced choices for consumers.

• Tariffs result in trade imbalances and hinder economic growth.

• Tariffs decrease the competitiveness of domestic industries in the global market.

• Tariffs protect domestic industries, leading to job losses in other countries.

Which subtopic is related to the Nullification Act?

• states' rights

• judicial review

• separation of powers

• federalism

What is the main cause of the conflict over states rights?

• Disagreement between federal government and individual states

• Differences in political ideologies between federal government and individual states.

• Economic disparities between federal government and individual states.

• Lack of communication between federal government and individual states.

What does nullification mean?

• Approving or endorsing a law, regulation, or action.

• Modifying or amending a law, regulation, or action.

• Enforcing or implementing a law, regulation, or action.

• Invalidating or canceling out a law, regulation, or action

How did the Nullification Act impact the relationship between the federal government and the states?

• It challenged the supremacy of the federal government and led to tensions between the two levels of government.

• It resulted in the dissolution of the federal government and the establishment of independent state governments.

• It had no impact on the relationship between the federal government and the states.

• It strengthened the power of the federal government and increased cooperation between the two levels of government.

What were the consequences of the conflict over states rights?

• The establishment of a strong central government.

• The preservation of the institution of slavery.

• The expansion of states' rights and autonomy.

• The American Civil War and the abolition of slavery.

What role did John C. Calhoun play in the conflict over states rights?

• He supported the Supreme Court's decisions on states' rights.

• He was a strong advocate for states' rights and nullification.

• He believed in a balance of power between the states and the federal government.

• He was a proponent of a strong central government.

How did the conflict over states rights contribute to the growing divide between the North and the South?

• Differences in economic systems between the North and the South.

• Disputes over the interpretation of the Constitution.

• Disagreements over the power of the federal government versus the power of individual states

• Conflicts over the expansion of slavery into new territories.

What were the arguments made by those who supported nullification?

• Nullification would protect states' rights and prevent federal overreach.

• Nullification was necessary to preserve the balance of power between the states and the federal government.

• States had the right to nullify unconstitutional federal laws.

• Nullification was a way to resist unjust federal laws.