7th Trimester 3 Review

Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs became known as

• the spoils system.
• Jacksonian democracy.
• mudslinging.
• a corrupt bargain.

The Trail of Tears refers to

• Jackson’s angry negotiations with the Five Civilized Tribes.

• the movement of Seminole Indians from the West to Florida.

• government workers who lost their jobs due to Jackson’s spoils system.

• the removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Reservations in the West

Which of the following is the best definition for the spoils system?

• a bribe

• choosing the most qualified person for the job

• voting for the best candidate

• rewarding your supporters with jobs in the government once elected

What was the main issue during the Nullification Crisis of 1832?

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

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

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

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

What are the 3 branches of government?

• Congress, President, Supreme Court
• Judicial, Legislative, Presidental
• Executive, Legislative, Judicial
• Presidental, Congress, Judges

Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

• Police
• President of the US
• Vice President
• Congress

Who makes up the Legislative Branch?

• Congress
• House of Representatives
• Senate
• Donald Trump

What branch makes the laws?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

What branch interprets laws?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

What are the 2 parts of our Congress?

• House of Representatives and Senate
• Mayors and Judges
• President and Vice President
• Governor and Senators