That quote reflected his belief that any state could declare an (*) act of Congress unconstitutional, a view expressed in his South Carolina Exposition and Protest.
As majority floor leader of the House during the War of 1812, he earned the nickname "Young Hercules." His wife Floride (pronounced like "Florida") initiated the social boycott of Peggy Eaton during the Petticoat Affair. He replied to a Jefferson Day toast by stating, "The Union, next to our liberty, the most dear." That quote reflected his belief that any state could declare an (*) act of Congress unconstitutional, a view expressed in his South Carolina Exposition and Protest. For 10 points, name this South Carolina politician who formulated the doctrine of nullification and was a compromise Vice-President to two of his political opponents, John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
As majority floor leader of the House during the War of 1812, he earned the nickname "Young Hercules."
John C. {Calhoun}