“The Constitution of the United States was formed by the sanction of the States, given by each in its sovereign capacity….The States, then… in their sovereign capacity, it follows of necessity that there can be no tribunal above their authority…”

The quote reproduced above can be seen as a defense of the position representing those who supported ______________

The Monroe Doctrine’s use of American authority on the Western Hemisphere

Andrew Jackson’s use of the presidential veto

The use of overarching federal authority in dealing with tariffs

State’s rights during the Nullification Crisis

would it be D?

Yes, D.

Yes, you are correct! The quote can be seen as a defense of the position representing those who supported State's rights during the Nullification Crisis.