In his Exposition and Protest, John Calhoun argued that a state has the power to
A) impeach the president.
B) raise a volunteer army.
C) set its own tariff rates.
D) nullify an unconstitutional federal law.
E) leave the Union.
Answer: D
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How were most of the Americans who arrived in California before 1840 different from the group of immigrants from the United States that arrived in after 1840?
A) The post-1840 group learned Spanish, converted to Catholicism, and became part of the local culture of Alta California. B) The post-1840 group assumed Mexican citizenship. C) The post-1840 group was more interested in making California part of the United States and retaining mainstream elements of American culture. D) The majority of the post-1840 group lived mostly on large ranches spread along the coast.
In his first term, President Reagan did all of the following EXCEPT
A) increase social welfare spending. B) increase defense spending. C) increase the federal debt. D) decrease taxes on the wealthiest. E) decrease government regulation.
The importance of music in the culture of slaves was evident in
A) all of these choices are correct B) their creation of musical instruments C) the importance of music in religious ceremonies D) the passionate expression of emotion in their singing
In what ways was Jefferson a powerful president?
A) He successfully reformed and controlled the judicial system. B) He skillfully used diplomacy to steer the United States away from conflict with Europe. C) He created financial systems and solutions that most of the nation agreed with and championed. D) He developed close ties with Congress, working closely with legislators to reach many of his political goals. E) He successfully destroyed the Federalist Party, his political competition.