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John C. Calhoun's view that the states had the right to refuse to obey any act of Congress they considered unconstitutional became known as the _____.

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Doctrine of equal rights
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Right of first refusal
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Doctrine of nullification
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Carolina Plan
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Calhoun Compromise
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The correct option is C Doctrine of nullification
Calhoun contended that the states had the right to nullify unconstitutional acts of Congress; hence, this is referred to as the doctrine of nullification.

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