Question

what was the political impact of the nullification crisis? the nullification crisis nullified popular sovereignty’s connection to forced servitude. the nullification crisis led to the promotion of federal power over states’ rights. the nullification crisis brought forth the notion that secession was constitutional. the nullification crisis eliminated the executive branch’s authority over states.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Option 1: The Nullification Crisis was about states' rights vs federal power, not forced servitude or popular sovereignty's connection to it. Eliminate.
• Option 2: The Nullification Crisis (when South Carolina tried to nullify a federal tariff) was resolved with a compromise, but it highlighted the tension between state and federal power. In the long run, it contributed to the idea that federal power could be asserted over states' rights in certain cases, especially as the federal government's role grew. This option aligns with historical understanding.
• Option 3: The Nullification Crisis was about nullifying federal law, not secession's constitutionality (secession debates became more prominent later, especially around the Civil War, and secession was not considered constitutional). Eliminate.
• Option 4: The executive branch (e.g., Andrew Jackson during the crisis) asserted authority over the state (South Carolina), so it did not eliminate executive authority over states. Eliminate.

Answer:

The Nullification Crisis led to the promotion of federal power over states’ rights.