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QuizMultiple Choice

The National Bank

Question 11 • DRHS GA-GSE US History A

What set Andrew Jackson’s presidency apart from the administrations that came before it?

Answer
A
Jackson let Congress take the lead in policy making, deciding later which actions to support and which to veto.
B
Jackson always consulted with Congress first before working toward policy making.
C
Jackson assumed command of the policy-making process instead of waiting for Congress to take the lead.
D
Jackson battled Congress for the lead in policy making, resulting in very little being done during his first term.

Explanation

Andrew Jackson took a more active role in setting the national agenda than earlier presidents, who generally waited for Congress to initiate policy. He used presidential power to push his own program and influence legislation, so the best choice is “Jackson assumed command of the policy-making process instead of waiting for Congress to take the lead.”

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