What is the unanswered question of the Nullification Crisis?

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Does the federal government have absolute power to place tariffs on goods?
Do the states have the right
• to nullify other states' laws?
Does the federal government or do the states have greater rights and powers?
Do the states have the right to secede from the union?

1 answer

The unanswered question of the Nullification Crisis primarily revolves around the issue of federal versus state power. The most appropriate option from your list is:

Does the federal government or do the states have greater rights and powers?

This question encapsulates the central debate of the Nullification Crisis, which involved the extent of federal authority in relation to state autonomy, particularly regarding issues like tariffs and the ability of states to reject federal laws.