Introduction
The nullification crisis arose during the presidential term of Andrew Jackson. The nullification guaranteed numerous implications for the future of the union and the state of Southern Carolina. The nullification, its process, content and facilitators, brought to life questions on the nature of the constitution. It also raised eyebrows on the relationship of the national government and the individual states. John C. Calhoun, former vice president, argued that the state had every right to declare null and void a law passed by congress. However, this was only valid if the state considered such a law as unconstitutional. Although the key issue ...
