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Dred Scott and the Slavery Debate

Question 6 • CCPS Georgia Studies 8 (45.00900) YL IC

States’ rights is the belief that states

Answer
A
have fewer rights than the national government.
B
should have nothing to do with the national government.
C
have more rights than the national government.
D
should always deal with the national government.

Explanation

States’ rights is the belief that state governments should have substantial power and authority, sometimes greater than the national government’s authority. So the best choice is “have more rights than the national government.” It does not mean states should have no relationship with the national government.

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