John C. Calhoun left the vice presidency to become a senator for South Carolina because he (1 point) Responses 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 given options accurately describe why John C. Calhoun left the vice presidency to become a senator for South Carolina. Calhoun left the vice presidency in 1832 because of growing political differences with President Andrew Jackson, particularly regarding the Tariff of 1828 (known as the Tariff of Abominations) and states' rights. Calhoun believed that the state should have the power to nullify federal laws, while Jackson disagreed.
