The correct answer is A.
Stephen A. Douglas (1813-1861) was an American politician and member of the House of Representatives. He became candidate for presidency in the election of 1860, compiting against Lincoln. He was known as the <em>'Little Giant'</em> due to his short height but his dominant position in politics.
He believed in the principle of popular sovereignty, that the majority of citizens should decide on contendous matters such as the slavery issue. Otherwise, if the federal government enforces anti slave regulations, the detractor states and their people would issue <em>unfriendly</em> laws locally to ensure that discrimination continues. This is known as the Freeport Doctrine.
He also had mentioned explicitly his viewpoint about the Declaration of Independence, as a document not written for non-whites.
Answer:
No
Explanation:
The word "always" implied that the states should obey the federal government under any circumstances.
Most of the times, yes. I think it is important for the states to obey the federal government in order to maintain law and order in the country.
But, there's a chance that the federal government might impose a legislations that's violates the constitutions or human rights. At that point, the states need to be able to raise as the opposition from the central government.
Answer:
- It helps us improve judgment.
- It shows us what it means to be human.
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