One argument against the spoils system was that it

• did not reward loyal supporters.

• was unbiased and too rigid.

• was a hard process to understand.

• might lead to abuses of power.

President Andrew Jackson replaced a number of government workers with his

• opponents.

• neighbors.

• family members.

• supporters.

Why did Andrew Jackson remove many government workers from office after becoming president?

• to replace ineffective, poorly trained staff

• to surround himself with loyal supporters

• to win the support of opponents to his election

• to fill Congress with lawmakers who agreed with him

Which best defines the term spoils system?

• a system that forced American Indians to relocate to Oklahoma Territory

• a system that allowed the winning political party to give jobs to supporters

• a system that implemented the renewal of a charter for a national bank

• a system of federal tariffs on goods imported from foreign nations

Which US president was strongly associated with the spoils system?

• George Washington

• John Quincy Adams

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

Which describes an action taken by President Andrew Jackson that prompted the creation of a new political party?

• Jackson’s establishment of the spoils system and his favoritism prompted the creation of the Democratic Party.

• Jackson’s veto of the Indian Removal Act prompted the creation of the Democratic Party.

• Jackson’s veto of the charter extension for the Second National Bank prompted the creation of the Whig Party.

• Jackson’s criticism of the Electoral College in a State of the Union address prompted the creation of the Whig Party.

Which was a major source of controversy for President Andrew Jackson?

• his support of expanded voting rights

• the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears

• his upbringing west of the Appalachians

• the appeal to the public during his campaign

What was one particular goal that Andrew Jackson pursued during his presidency?

• to strengthen the influence of eastern landowners in politics

• to lessen the influence of the common voter on government

• to strengthen the role of Congress in making domestic policy

• to lessen the influence of eastern landowners in politics

Which did President Andrew Jackson support?

• the Whig Party

• the Indian Removal Act

• the Federal Reserve

• the Second National Bank

Which did President Andrew Jackson oppose?

• the spoils system

• the Trail of Tears

• the Electoral College

• the presidential veto power