Which of the following actions by Andrew Jackson contributed to a late-stage fulfillment of Jefferson's "Revolution of 1800"?
A. encouraging states to grant presidential elector votes based on popular vote
B. eliminating the Electoral College
C. reducing the capacity of the Supreme Court to override popular legislation
D. establishing the direct election of senators
E. strengthening the power of the presidential veto
Answer: A
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The ability and right of a group to partially govern itself within a larger state is best defined as
a. jus sanguinis b. nationalism c. legal segregation d. autonomy
Coercion, material and financial inducements, and persuasion and moral exhortation are all means by which governments can enforce
A. liberty. B. anarchy. C. unwritten social contracts. D. regulations.
Which of the following is an argument for the incorporation of judicial reviews in a democracy?
A. During an emergency a government must be allowed to act without worrying about the Supreme Court. B. Judicial review gives unelected and unaccountable judges the power to invalidate legislation. C. Elected politicians from one political party or another typically appoint judges who share their political interests. D. Judicial review tempers the power of the majorities and supports a limited government. E. Judicial review insulates a set of political actors from both voters and elected officials.