Election of 1825

What was the main reason the Election of 1825 is often referred to as the 'Corrupt Bargain'?

• Andrew Jackson won the popular vote but lost the presidency

• John Quincy Adams bribed voters

• Henry Clay was promised a cabinet position

• The election was decided by the Supreme Court

Who became President of the United States as a result of the Election of 1825?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

• Henry Clay

• James Monroe

Which body of the U.S. government decided the outcome of the Election of 1825?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• The Electoral College

Which candidate was accused of making a 'corrupt bargain' with John Quincy Adams during the Election of 1825?

• Andrew Jackson

• Henry Clay

• William Crawford

• James Monroe

How many candidates were initially in the running for the presidency in the Election of 1825?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What role did Henry Clay assume after the Election of 1825?

• Vice President

• Secretary of State

• Chief Justice

• Speaker of the House

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution was invoked to decide the Election of 1825?

• 12th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

What was a significant consequence of the Election of 1825 for Andrew Jackson?

• He retired from politics

• He formed the Democratic Party

• He became Vice President

• He moved to Europe

Which state did John Quincy Adams represent in the Election of 1825?

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Pennsylvania

What was the political position of William Crawford during the Election of 1825?

• Secretary of War

• Secretary of the Treasury

• Secretary of State

• Vice President