Unit 6: Jackson Review

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

These speakers are debating an issue that eventually became known as the —

• Monroe Doctrine

• Nullification Crisis

• Missouri Compromise

• Three-Fifths Compromise

In 1832 the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia did not have legal authority over the Cherokees living in the state. President Andrew Jackson responded to this decision by —

• filing another petition against the Cherokee Nation

• ignoring the ruling and allowing Georgia to evict the Cherokee Nation

• ordering state officials in Georgia to negotiate with the Cherokee Nation

• asking Congress to pay reparations to the Cherokee Nation

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 Johnson

• The abolition movement

What was the primary question surrounding the 1832 Nullification Crisis?

• Can the federal government regulate interstate commerce?

• Can a state regulate federal agency?

• Can a state overturn a federal law?

• Can the federal government levy taxes on states?

Which constitutional issues led to the Nullification Crisis of 1832?

• DO courts have the power to rule on the constitutionality of state laws?

• Does the president have the authority to use military to enforce the law?

• Does the federal government have the authority to enact laws regarding slavery?

• Do state have the power to declare a federal law unconstitutional?

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 tarrifs

• The impeachment of President Andrew Jackson

• The abolition movement

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

• Renewal of the charter of the Bank of the United States

• Elimination of the spoils system

• Ratification of the 15th Amendment

• Increased levels of voter participation

During the 1830s public servants and officials were widely perceived to be unqualified. What practice reinforced that perception?

• The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations

• The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions

• The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors

• Legislaturors awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders

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• Votes were cast by secret ballot

• Property qualifications for voting were strenghten

• Poll taxes were reduced

• Voter participation increased