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Rising Tensions

Question 5 • MN-US History I-CR

Which best describes nullification?

Answer
A
a strong loyalty to a state or region, sometimes at the expense of a nation
B
the idea that states have powers separate from the federal government
C
the idea that a state could refuse to follow a federal law it disagreed with
D
a system that divides power between national and state governments

Explanation

Nullification was the idea that a state could reject or refuse to enforce a federal law it considered unconstitutional. That matches choice C. Choice B describes states’ separate powers more generally, while nullification specifically involves refusing to follow a federal law.

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