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What impact did the spoils system have on American government?

A
The spoils system was debated long after Jackson’s presidency had ended.
B
The spoils system had little effect because Jackson did not implement it.
C
The spoils system was eventually written into the US Constitution.
D
The spoils system made it easier for future presidents to veto legislation.
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In the 1830s, what was one argument against the Second National Bank?

A
The bank could not help pay for national expenses.
B
The bank kept the value of printed money unsteady.
C
The bank took money from common people for the wealthy.
D
The bank helped state banks disrupt the national economy.
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Which best defines the term spoils system?

A
a system that forced American Indians to relocate to Oklahoma Territory
B
a system that allowed the winning political party to give jobs to supporters
C
a system that implemented the renewal of a charter for a national bank
D
a system of federal tariffs on goods imported from foreign nations
4

Almost a century after the Second National Bank’s charter lapsed, the government created

A
the Federal Reserve System, which collapsed within a decade.
B
a system of state-run banks, serving individuals but not businesses.
C
the Federal Reserve System, which is still in existence today.
D
a system of state-run banks, serving businesses but not individuals.
5

The “spoils” of the spoils system, which was established in the late 1820s, were

A
government jobs taken from a current president’s opponents and given to supporters.
B
government jobs taken from a current president’s supporters and given to opponents.
C
presidential vetoes for legislation that the president did not personally or politically support.
D
presidential vetoes for legislation that the president did not spearhead or introduce.
6

Which did President Andrew Jackson support?

A
the Whig Party
B
the Indian Removal Act
C
the Federal Reserve
D
the Second National Bank
7

Which was a major source of controversy for President Andrew Jackson?

A
his support of expanded voting rights
B
the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears
C
his upbringing west of the Appalachians
D
the appeal to the public during his campaign
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What was one particular goal that Andrew Jackson pursued during his presidency?

A
to strengthen the influence of eastern landowners in politics
B
to lessen the influence of the common voter on government
C
to strengthen the role of Congress in making domestic policy
D
to lessen the influence of eastern landowners in politics
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Which describes an action taken by President Andrew Jackson that prompted the creation of a new political party?

A
Jackson’s establishment of the spoils system and his favoritism prompted the creation of the Democratic Party.
B
Jackson’s veto of the Indian Removal Act prompted the creation of the Democratic Party.
C
Jackson’s veto of the charter extension for the Second National Bank prompted the creation of the Whig Party.
D
Jackson’s criticism of the Electoral College in a State of the Union address prompted the creation of the Whig Party.
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President Andrew Jackson replaced a number of government workers with his

A
opponents.
B
neighbors.
C
family members.
D
supporters.

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