The South Carolina Ordinance of Nullification (1832)

claimed states have the right to interpret federal laws

Sectional rivalries during the period from 1820 to 1860 centered mainly around the issues of

States rights, the extension of slavery, and tariffs

During the Nullification Crisis of 1828 - 1832 South Carolina and other southern states

challenged supremacy of federal laws over state laws

The principle of federalism as established by the United States Constitution provides for the

division of power between state and national government

a basic constitutional issue questioned during the Civil War was

supremacy of Federal authority over the states

What was the primary reason that slavery became more widespread in the South than in the North?

Geographic factors contribute to growth of south plantations

At the time of the civil War, which two major issues divided the North and South?

States rights and the status of slavery in the West

debates over nullification, tariffs, and slavery all concerned the constitutional issue of

balance of power between the federal and state governments

economic differences between the North and South just prior to the Civil War were

Transportation systems more developed in North over South

Federalism is best described as the

division of power between national and states' government

The principal reason Congress raised tariff rates in the late 1800s and early 1900s was to

protect United States businesses from foreign competition

What is the most likely result of the United States raising tariff rates on imported steel?

American steel companies protected from foreign competition

high school graduation requirements are examples of powers traditionally

reserved to the state governments

Which statement is an example of the system of federalism?

The national government coins money, but states cannot.

analysis of the federal-state relationship in history shows these levels of government have

often disagreed over balance of state and federal powers

Sectional differences developed in the United States largely because

economic conditions and interests in each region varied

What was the most important advantage the North had during the civil War?

more industrial and war materials

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1
The South Carolina Ordinance of Nullification (1832)
formed part of the unwritten constitution
claimed states have the right to interpret federal laws
provided a way for new states to enter the Union
supported the federal government's power to declare war
2
Sectional rivalries during the period from 1820 to 1860 centered mainly around the issues of
foreign policy, abolition of slavery, and currency system
States rights, the extension of slavery, and tariffs
tariffs, the currency system, and trust regulation
conservation, foreign policy, and women's suffrage
3
During the Nullification Crisis of 1828 - 1832 South Carolina and other southern states
increased ability of Congress to limit powers of president
gave states the power to tax the Bank of the United States
challenged supremacy of federal laws over state laws
declared racial segregation laws unconstitutional
4
The principle of federalism as established by the United States Constitution provides for the
separation of powers of the three branches of government
division of power between state and national government
creation of a republican form of government
placement of ultimate power in hands ofstate governments
5
a basic constitutional issue questioned during the Civil War was
extension of the right to vote to all adults
civil liberties of citizens during wartime
supremacy of Federal authority over the states
expansion of the President's war powers
6
What was the primary reason that slavery became more widespread in the South than in the North?
Geographic factors contribute to growth of south plantations
The textile industry was controlled by southern merchants.
Opposition to slavery by the Church was stronger in North
The abolitionist movement was based in the North.
7
At the time of the civil War, which two major issues divided the North and South?
welfare reform and income tax rates
loyalty to Great Britain and taxation without representation
immigration policies and westward expansion
States rights and the status of slavery in the West
8
debates over nullification, tariffs, and slavery all concerned the constitutional issue of
balance of power between the federal and state governments
separate powers between executive and legislative branches
protection of the rights of ethnic and racial groups
balance between the rights and the need to maintain order
9
economic differences between the North and South just prior to the Civil War were
Transportation systems more developed in North over South
farms attracted more immigrants to the South over North
The Southern economy more diverse than the Northern economy
Northern economy agricultural / Southern economy industry
10
The Nullification Crises of 1828 was
Government Policies Toward Native Americans
Causes of Sectional Conflict
Consequences of Manifest Destiny
a Foreign Policies of the United States
11
Federalism is best described as the
checks and balances between the three branches of government
authority to make decisions based on a written constitution
division of power between national and states' government
differences in purposes of the economy
12
The principal reason Congress raised tariff rates in the late 1800s and early 1900s was to
lower prices for American consumers
guarantee high wages to American workers
protect United States businesses from foreign competition
increase personal income taxes
13
What is the most likely result of the United States raising tariff rates on imported steel?
American steel companies protected from foreign competition
price of consumer goods made with American steel is lowered
The quality of consumer goods made with steel is improved.
Foreign companies encouraged to buy American steel companies
14
the theory of nullification was an attempt to
strengthen the presidency
protect states' rights
form new political parties
strengthen the national government
15
high school graduation requirements are examples of powers traditionally
reserved to the state governments
exercised solely by local governments
delegated entirely to the federal government
shared by the national and local governments
16
Which statement is an example of the system of federalism?
The national government coins money, but states cannot.
president negotiates treaties and Senate has power to ratify
Cabinet members are appointed by the president.
Revenue bills must begin in the House of Representatives.
17
analysis of the federal-state relationship in history shows these levels of government have
cooperated fully in applying national law
often disagreed over balance of state and federal powers
generally agreed on assumption of more powers by the states
both willingly given up power in times of national crisis
18
Sectional differences developed in the United States largely because
only northerners were represented at Constitution Convention
early Presidents favored urban areas over rural areas
economic conditions and interests in each region varied
the Federal Government adopted a policy of neutrality
19
What was the most important advantage the North had during the civil War?
unified popular support for the war effort
more industrial and war materials
economic aid from Great Britain and France
superior military leadership
20
Alexander Hamilton urged Congress to pass a protective tariff to encourage the growth of
labor unions
agriculture
slavery
manufacturing

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