Andrew Jackson and the Democratic Party

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Which shaded state was the main destination of American Indians forced to relocate as part of the Trail of Tears?

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Which of the following is most associated with the formation of the Democratic Party? The election of Andrew Jackson as president. The use of protective tariffs. The impeachment of President Andrew Jackson. The abolition movement.

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The election of Andrew Jackson as president.

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What was one result of the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828?

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Increased levels of voter participation.

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What practice reinforced the perception that public servants and officials were unqualified during the 1830s?

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The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions.

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What was the issue in Worcester v. Georgia?

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The sovereignty of the Cherokee nation.

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How did the Supreme Court decision in Worcester v. Georgia affect American Indians?

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The state ignored the ruling and distributed Cherokee lands to white settlers.

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Which constitutional question was raised and debated because of the actions described in the excerpt? Options: Can states nullify federal laws?, Can the federal government take control of private property?, Can states apply full faith and credit to other states?, Can the federal government guarantee due process?

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Can states nullify federal laws?

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Which constitutional issue led to the Nullification Crisis of 1832? Options: Do courts have the power to rule on the constitutionality of state laws?, Does the president have the authority to use the military to enforce the law?, Does the federal government have the authority to enact laws regarding slavery?, Do states have the power to declare a federal law unconstitutional?

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Do states have the power to declare a federal law unconstitutional?

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In this reply, Daniel Webster is reacting to - the inability of citizens to elect Supreme Court justices, an attempted nullification of a federal law by a state, a proposal to revise the amendment process of the U.S. Constitution, the federal seizure of private land for transportation networks.

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an attempted nullification of a federal law by a state.

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What was the impact of the Indian Removal Act on the Cherokee tribe?

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It resulted in the death of many during the Trail of Tears.