Asked by Dania Gallardo on Jun 17, 2024
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Why is President John Tyler referred to as a "president without a party"?
A) Tyler refused to affiliate with either the Whig party or the Democratic party and ran as an independent candidate.
B) Tyler's decision to switch officially from the Whig party to the Democratic party caused so much animosity that neither party accepted him.
C) Because the Whig party disbanded soon after Tyler's election, he was left without a party organization and without a political platform.
D) Although Tyler ran on the Whig ticket with William Henry Harrison, he was a Democrat at heart and opposed the Whig congressional program.
President John Tyler
The 10th President of the United States, serving from 1841 to 1845, known for his annexation of Texas.
Whig Party
A political party active in the middle of the 19th century in the United States, primarily opposing the policies of Andrew Jackson and the Democrats.
Democratic Party
One of the two major political parties in the United States, historically associated with progressive and liberal policies.
- Investigate the role of individual presidential administrations in the evolution of national policy and the interplay among political parties.
Verified Answer
II
Irvin IribarrenJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Tyler, initially a Whig, opposed many of the key policies of his own party once in office, leading to a severe estrangement from the Whig Party. This opposition included vetoing bills that were central to the Whig platform, which alienated him from the party and its members, effectively leaving him without the support of the party he was elected with.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the role of individual presidential administrations in the evolution of national policy and the interplay among political parties.