In the 1828 presidential election, Andrew Jackson won easily against the candidate who had defeated him in an 1824 electoral college upset. Which of the following was not a result of this important election?
A) The Democratic party emerged and became a strong force in politics.
B) Political parties quickly realized the need to organize within the states to build a strong organizational base.
C) Political parties became larger and stronger.
D) Political parties began to hold national party conventions.
E) The United States shifted to a one-party system, making it illegal to oppose the dominant party.
E
You might also like to view...
A campaign could consider itself effective if, at the time of the election, __________
a. it had convinced Republicans to vote for a Republican candidate b. its candidate had not been attacked too strongly by opponents c. political pundits viewed the candidate favorably d. the campaign still had plenty of money for last-minute ads e. it had persuaded Democrats to vote for a Republican candidate
When the trade balance is zero,
a. it means that no foreign countries wish to purchase your exports. b. your country is exporting more than it is importing. c. the economy is importing exactly as much as it exports. d. countries that owe you money for your exports still need to pay up.
Why does Ghemawat point out that we must consider the possibility that deep international economic integration may be incompatible with national sovereignty?
a. Economic integration policies are easily reversible. b. Sentiments have shifted in the past ten years and will shift again. c. Cross-border mergers and acquisitions are encountering opposition. d. There will be periods of stagnation or reversals in policies that will endure for decades. e. The tendency of voters in many countries, including advanced ones, is to support more protectionism instead of less.
Chris believes that the Texas governor has one of the highest clemency powers in the country. Which of the following facts would contradict Chris's beliefs about the clemency powers of the Texas governor?
a. The governor cannot reject recommendations made by the Board of Pardons and Paroles on sentence reduction. b. The governor cannot make recommendations to the Board of Pardons and Paroles. c. The governor of Texas appoints judges of the Texas Supreme Court. d. The governor of Texas has no independent clemency powers.