Powers and Politics
This branch of government decided the election of 1824 when no candidate won a majority.
What is the House of Representatives?
High taxes on imports led southern states to oppose this 1800's law.
What is the Tariff of 1828?
He was accused of winning the presidency through a “corrupt bargain.”
Who is John Quincy Adams?
This law legally authorized the forced relocation of Native Americans.
What is the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
The main criticism of the spoils system was that it led to this problem.
What is corruption or unqualified officials?
Jackson expanded presidential power most clearly by frequently using this constitutional tool.
What is the veto?
Southern anger over tariffs led South Carolina to promote this doctrine.
What is nullification?
This man believed the federal government should support internal improvements and education.
Who is John Quincy Adams?
This ruling stated Georgia had no authority over Cherokee lands.
What is Worcester v. Georgia?
Many viewed Jackson’s response to the Supreme Court as a threat to this principle.
What is checks and balances?
This informal advisory group showed Jackson trusted loyalty over experience.
What is the Kitchen Cabinet?
Nullification efforts resulted in Congress passing this law to enforce federal authority.
What is the Force Bill?
He signed the Indian Removal Act despite opposition from the Supreme Court.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
This executive action required land to be purchased with gold or silver.
What is the Specie Circular?
Southern states believed tariffs favored this region economically.
What is the North?
This political party formed largely because members believed Jackson acted like a king.
What is the Whig Party?
Jackson’s attack on the national bank increased economic instability, contributing to this event.
What is the Panic of 1837?
This state attempted to nullify federal tariffs.
What is South Carolina?
This system rewarded political supporters with government jobs.
What is the spoils system?
The Whigs believed Jackson abused power by acting too much like this.
What is a king?
Ignoring this Supreme Court decision showed the limits of judicial power in the 1830s.
What is Worcester v. Georgia?
The removal of federal funds from the Bank of the United States caused money to be placed here.
What are pet banks?
He became president during the Panic of 1837 after Jackson left office.
Who is Martin Van Buren?
This policy directly resulted in the Trail of Tears.
What is the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
This event is often used as evidence that Jackson’s economic policies were risky.
What is the Panic of 1837?