John C. Calhoun left the vice presidency to become a senator for South Carolina because he
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could pass more laws as a senator.
could pass more laws as a senator.
did not get along with President Jackson.
did not get along with President Jackson.
was advised to by the president’s cabinet.
was advised to by the president’s cabinet.
wanted to use the spoils system in his state.
None of the above.
John C. Calhoun left the vice presidency to become a senator for South Carolina because he did not agree with President Jackson's policies, particularly regarding states' rights and the issue of nullification. He felt that he could better serve his state and advance his political agenda by becoming a senator.