Vetoes
Because of the vetos of Andrew Jackson, what branch gained more power?
Executive Branch
What other President paid off the National Debt?
No other President! Jackson was the only one
What type of people did Jackson distrust?
Wealthy elites
What party was Jackson part of?
Democratic Party
Because of the vetos of Andrew Jackson, what branch did not gain more power?
Legislative and Judicial Branch
What did the Nullification Crisis almost lead to?
The Nullification Crisis was a national crisis that almost led to civil war.
Who did Jackson think should have the power in the government?
What age did Jackson become an orphan?
14
Did Andrew Jackson have more or less total vetoes that all previous combined? (6 Presidents before him)
More!
What were the effects of the Panic of 1837?
Hundreds of banks failed, Prices and inflation rose, Unemployment increased, Business slowed, Westward expansion stalled, Farmers, merchants, and business owners lost money or went bankrupt.
What did Jackson have at the White House?
Parties for the public
Where were Andrew Jackson's parents from?
Was seen as an "administrator". After and during Jackson, it was seen as a political force.
What was the name of the executive order that Jackson put into affect that affected lands?
How did people have to buy land after this executive order?
Specie Circular
Gold and silver was used to purchase public land
What can you get if you help a person win an election?
A government appointed position
What battle was he famous for? What war was it?
Battle of New Orleans, War of 1812
When can a President Veto?
Veto allows the President to “check” the legislature by reviewing acts passed by Congress and blocking measures he finds unconstitutional, unjust, or unwise
Explain the Bank War?
Recharter the Second Bank of the United States which withdrew federal funds and placed them in state banks. Led to economic instability and contributed to the Panic of 1837.
Why can the Spoils System be effective and how can it be harmful?
Fulfill promises/not qualified people getting the job
How many vetoes did President Andrew Jackson do?
12
Who did Jackson lose to in his first presidential election? What year was it?
John Quincy Adams / 1824