Question

What was the Calhoun doctrine?                                       

He pressed for states rights in the case of slavery.
He wanted states to have the right to nullify national laws.
He tried to enforce national laws over states rights.
He supported the increased tariffs to promote industries in his home state.

Answer 1

the answer is b or He wanted states to have the right to nullify national laws.

Answer 2

The Calhoun doctrine shows that Calhoun wanted states to have the right to nullify national laws (B).