Which of the following instances best exemplifies the doctrine of nullification?
A) The Supreme Court overturns a federal law by declaring it unconstitutional.
B) The president vetoes a congressional law because he believes that its provisions are unconstitutional.
C) The Supreme Court overturns a state law by declaring it constitutional.
D) Congressmen repeal a law passed by an earlier Congress because they believe that the law is unconstitutional.
E) A state government declares that a federal law, which it is unconstitutional, will not be enforced within the state.
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