"Nullification" means
A) that the national government can declare state actions null and void.
B) that a provision of the U.S. Constitution does not apply to state governments.
C) an attempt by states to declare national laws or actions null and void.
D) the same thing as judicial review.
E) that the national government can nullify previous actions by amending the Constitution.

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Nullification is the act of states attempting to declare national laws or actions null and void within their borders. This was seen most notably in the Nullification Crisis of 1832, when South Carolina attempted to nullify federal tariffs.

"Nullification" Means