What did proponents cite as the intended purpose of nullification in American government?
A)To give states the rights to fully govern themselves as they saw fit
B)To allow the federal government to make null and void any state law they wished
C)To allow for the states to work together to repeal any federal law that was deemed unnecessary
D)To allow a majority of states to make null and void laws of states that are deemed oppressive
E)To give the states the ability to ignore any federal law that went against their wishes

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Proponents of nullification argued that it allowed states to ignore federal laws they believed were unconstitutional or against their interests.

What Did Proponents Cite as the Intended Purpose of Nullification