Form 3: The Spoils System and Presidential Power

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   What is the definition of the Spoils System practice introduced widely by Jackson?

2. MultiChoice

   Jackson defended replacing federal workers by calling it what principle?

3. MultiChoice

   What nickname was given to Jackson's group of unofficial trusted advisors?

4. MultiChoice

   Political cartoonists who opposed Jackson's strong use of presidential power portrayed him as what?

5. MultiChoice

   How did Andrew Jackson use the presidential veto power compared to previous presidents?

6. MultiChoice

   Which internal improvement bill located entirely in Kentucky did Jackson veto in 1830?

7. MultiChoice

   Which famous quote by Senator William L. Marcy summarized the Spoils System?

8. MultiChoice

   Jackson believed the President should act as what kind of representative?

9. MultiChoice

   What effect did the spoils system have on political party organization?

10. MultiChoice

    Which social scandal led to the resignation of several official cabinet members under Jackson?

11. MultiChoice

    Andrew Jackson expanded the authority of which branch of the U.S. government?

12. MultiChoice

    What political term is synonymous with rewarding political supporters with jobs?