The doctrine of nullification refers to
A. the power of Congress to veto state laws that violate the U.S. Constitution.
B. the claimed authority of the states to declare a federal law void for violating the U.S. Constitution.
C. the power of the president to veto state laws for violating the U.S. Constitution.
D. the authority of the president to dissolve Congress and to call for new elections.
E. the power of the federal government to invalidate state laws on matters of commerce.
Answer: B
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