1829 state of the union address, Andrew Jackson

In which year did Andrew Jackson first run for president?

• 1824

• 1828

• 1829

• 1832

Who was chosen by the House of Representatives in the 1824 presidential election?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Henry Clay

What major change did Andrew Jackson propose in his 1829 State of the Union Address?

• Establishing a new federal bank

• Amending the process of electing the President and Vice-President

• Introducing term limits for Congress

• Abolishing the electoral college

According to Jackson, what was a fundamental principle of the American system that was being perverted?

• The majority's right to govern

• Freedom of speech

• The right to bear arms

• State sovereignty

What does Jackson imply might happen if a President is elected by a minority?

• Increased public trust

• More international respect

• Decreased effectiveness in office

• Greater legislative support

What term did Jackson use to describe the potential misuse of the electoral system?

• Perversion

• Deception

• Corruption

• Manipulation

What does Jackson suggest should be removed to reflect the will of the majority?

• Intermediate agency in presidential elections

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

• State legislatures

What year did Andrew Jackson begin his first term as President of the United States?

• 1824

• 1828

• 1832

• 1836

What nickname was given to Andrew Jackson due to his tough and aggressive personality?

• Honest Abe

• Old Hickory

• The Great Emancipator

• The Rough Rider

What was one of the reasons Andrew Jackson was popular among many Americans during his presidency?

• His aristocratic background

• His support for the National Bank

• His image as a self-made man and a champion of the common people

• His policies favoring Native American rights