Jacksonian Democracy Vocab

What does the term "suffrage" refer to?

• The right to freedom of speech

• The right to public assembly

• The right to vote

• The right to own property

What is a caucus?

• A public meeting where voters decide on legislation

• A private meeting of political party leaders to choose a candidate

• A debate between candidates from different political parties

• A government session open to the public for discussing laws

What is a Nominating Convention?

• A) A conference for government officials to discuss foreign policy.

• B) A meeting at which a political party chooses a candidate.

• C) A gathering for voters to cast their ballots.

• D) An assembly where laws are made and discussed.

Who was the 6th President of the United States of America?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Quincy Adams

• Andrew Jackson

• James Monroe

What is the term used to refer to the alleged agreement between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay that secured Adams' presidency?

• The Great Compromise

• The Corrupt Bargain

• The Presidential Promise

• The Clay-Adams Pact

Who were the people that supported John Quincy Adams' programs for national growth and were formerly known as National Republicans?

• Democrats

• Federalists

• Whigs

• Tories

What did the Whigs want the federal government to do?

• Reduce economic activities

• Spur (encourage) the economy

• Privatize government assets

• Decrease taxes

Which groups made up the Whigs?

• Western farmers, northern laborers, and immigrants

• Eastern business people, some southern planters, and former Federalists

• Southern slave owners, northern industrialists, and merchants

• Northern abolitionists, southern farmers, and urban workers

What was Andrew Jackson's nickname?

• Old Hickory

• Young Hickory

• Sharp Knife

• Gentle Stream

Which number president of the U.S.A was Andrew Jackson?

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

• 8th