Jacksonian Democracy

the practice of rewarding the political supporters with government jobs.

• Elitism
• Mudslinging
• Spoils system
• jacksonian democracy

The idea that the common people should control the government

• Spoils system
• Corrupt Bargain
• American system
• Jacksonian Democracy

Henry Clay, a presidential candidate withdrew from the race and gave his support to John Quincy Adams in exchange for the position of Secretary of State

• American system
• Controversy
• Corrupt Bargain
• Mudslinging

How did Andrew Jackson gain fame

• Signing the Declaration of independance
• The Revolutionary war
• Battle of Bunker Hill
• Battle of New Orleans

What was the political party of Andrew Jackson?

• Federlaist
• Democratic-Republican
• Democrat
• Republican

Andrew Jackson won the dirtiest election which was held in which year?

• 1776
• 1824
• 1828
• 1864

Who did Jackson rely on to give him advice?

• His secretaries
• His presidential cabinet
• His kitchen cabinet
• No one

During the early 1800's, which argument would supporters of Jackson most likely agree with?

• Appointing political supporters to public office is corrupt practice

• All white male citizens should be allowed to vote in elections

• The national economy must be controlled by the federal government

• Establishing new poilitcal parties threaten the security of the nation

Which group directly benefittedfrom the ideas of Jacksonian Democracy during the early 1800's?

• White American males

• African slaves

• White American women

• Native Americans

President Jackson felt that in order to limit elite power, he should award his political supporters with jobs and positions in his government. This practice became known by what name?

• The Buddy System

• The Back Scratch Affair

• The Spoils System

• Friends and Family Plan