John Calhoun reacted to the Tariff of 1828 by claiming that states had the right to cancel any federal law deemed unconstitutional. This principle was part of his argument for nullification, which stated that states could invalidate federal laws they found objectionable.
How did John Calhoun react to the Tariff of 1828?(1 point)
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He used his power as vice president to influence President Jackson to oppose the tariff.
He used his power as vice president to influence President Jackson to oppose the tariff.
He devised a Force Bill allowing the president the right to use the army to enforce the tariff.
He devised a Force Bill allowing the president the right to use the army to enforce the tariff.
He led a charge to impose stricter regulations on the Second Bank of the United States.
He led a charge to impose stricter regulations on the Second Bank of the United States.
He claimed that states had the right to cancel any federal law deemed unconstitutional.
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