John C. Calhoun's arguments in favor of nullification were awkward because
a. he was from Massachusetts.
b. he had helped steer the bill through Congress initially.
c. he was Jackson's vice-president.
d. he generally supported federal involvement in the economy.
ANSWER: c
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