Why did the 1817 effort to federally fund the construction of roads and canals fail?
A) John C. Calhoun believed it was contrary to southern interests.
B) President James Madison thought that it was unconstitutional.
C) Secretary of Treasury Albert Gallatin insisted that it was too expensive.
D) Henry Clay feared that it would retard national economic development.
B
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What was the doctrine of nullification?
A) the belief that states should secede from the Union if federal power becomes too great B) the belief that states have the right to void federal laws deemed unconstitutional C) the belief that only federal courts have the final word on the constitutionality of legislation D) the belief that all legislation should be tested in court before being considered law E) the belief that no more states should be admitted to the Union
In Greek democracies,
a. all males were citizens. b. only privileged males could vote. c. privileged women had some political rights. d. women and slaves could only vote when the men were away at war.
The Greek gods, headed by Zeus, were perceived as
a. isolated and indifferent to human existence. b. actively demanding sacrifices and ceremonies. c. very much like humans, with successes and failures. d. angry forces of nature that must be appeased. e. whimsical spirits who were amused by humans.
All of the following revolved around the issue of states' rights EXCEPT
a. Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions b. Suffolk Resolves c. Tariff of Abominations d. Ordinance of Nullification e. Webster-Hayne debate