Describe the Corrupt Bargain of 1824 and explain why Andrew Jackson felt he had been robbed of the White House
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Explain that Andrew Jackson has won the popular vote in 1824, but did not win the presidency because no candidate won a majority of the electoral votes and the House of Representative chose John Quincy Adams over Andrew Jackson.
2, Discuss the tension between popular and electoral votes.
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A. Council of Economic Advisers B. Department of the Treasury C. Federal Reserve Board D. Export-Import Bank of the United States
Which state governor was known for using a more combative approach among both Republicans and Democrats?
a. Rick Perry b. George W. Bush c. Ann Richards d. Bill Clements e. Mark White
The No Child Left Behind Act is a federal law that requires state governments and local school districts to institute basic skills testing in reading and mathematics in grades three through eight and use the results to assess school performance
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) was
A. created by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 B. abolished by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 C. created by the Texas Legislature in 1995 D. part of the original Medicaid program