Asked by AndyandAngie Howard on Jun 09, 2024
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As President, Jackson suggested that
A) democracy be limited because the ordinary person was not educated enough to participate in the political process.
B) office holding should stay in the hands of the experienced and that loyalty did not matter.
C) Congress should use its power to authorize actions that benefitted the majority of Americans.
D) his veto power would not be used excessively.
Democracy
A system of government where power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.
Jackson
Refers to Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States (1829–1837), known for his populist policies and the implementation of the Indian Removal Act.
- Acquire knowledge of the economic and political maneuvers of the Jacksonian period, including the conflict over the Second Bank of the United States.
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Quincy OchaiJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Jackson advocated for a democracy that was more inclusive and believed in the power of the majority, suggesting that Congress should act in the interest of the majority of Americans. This reflects his populist views and his belief in a more direct form of democracy.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the economic and political maneuvers of the Jacksonian period, including the conflict over the Second Bank of the United States.