All decisions made by government in the united states must abide by the requirements of the

The Constitution. As stated in Article II, which establishes the creation of the Executive Branch, composed of president and vice-president who are elected through the electoral college in public elections for a period of 4 years.

the tariff was created to protect industry in the northern part of the united states. industries in the north were being driven out of business by imported goods that were priced at a low rate. the goal was to protect these industries   by taxing the goods.

b is correct

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