Chapter 14 2021

Why did three times as many people vote in the presidential election of 1828 as voted in 1824?

• By 1828, women had gained the right to vote in some states, while no women could vote in 1824.
• By 1828, voting laws had been changed in most states to give all white men the right to vote.
• The United States had twice as many states in 1828 as it had in 1824.
• The candidates running for president in 1828 were more interesting than those running in 1824.

What political party today traces its roots to Andrew Jackson?

• Whigs
• Democrats
• Republicans
• Federalists

Who were a big supporters of Andrew Jackson?

• wealthy business owners
• farmers & factory workers
• Native Americans
• state's rights supporters

When Andrew Jackson gave government jobs to people who voted for him it was called:

• support system
• the spoils system
• mudslinging
• a corrupt bargain

What is another name for a tax on an import?

• incoming tax
• tariff
• importation
• spoil system

What law forced Native Americans off their land in the South?

• Indian Removal Act
• Affordable Care Act
• Corrupt bargain
• Nullification

What is a government action or law that goes against the Constitution?

• unconstitutional

• secession

• federal

• my score on NBA2k21

Which of the following DOES NOT describe Andrew Jackson?

• first president from the West
• self-made man
• first president without a college degree
• hothead

What was the system under which Jackson rewarded supporters with government jobs?

• electoral college
• friend system
• civil service system
• spoils system

What is "nullification"?

• Power of the national government to pass laws in the states
• Power of the Supreme Court to appoint a new president
• Power of the states to ignore a national law
• Power of the states to appoint a new president