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Question 1

In the late nineteenth century, state governments __________.
 
  A) did relatively little
  B) began actively regulating industry
  C) did not collect taxes
  D) were more active than they are today

Question 2

The most accurate description of the spoils system is __________.
 
  A) using the powers of state government to bypass federal laws
  B) the promotion of third party candidates as voices of reform
  C) creating voting blocs based on ethnic and religious ties
  D) awarding government jobs based on party activism and loyalty

Question 3

By 1871, three-fourths of all federal government employees were __________.
 
  A) law enforcement agents
  B) local postmasters
  C) tax collectors
  D) active military personnel

Question 4

The actions of Congress in the late-1800s were characterized by __________.
 
  A) a quiet, deferential atmosphere that stifled debate
  B) a return to a simple and honest interpretation of congressional protocol
  C) the aggressive presence of the president in controlling legislative proposals
  D) repeated shifts in party control that impeded effective action

Question 5

In the late nineteenth century, congressional power was centralized in the __________.
 
  A) Senate President
  B) Speaker of the House
  C) Majority Whip
  D) President Pro Tempore



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huda

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Answer 1

Answer: B

Answer 2

Answer: D

Answer 3

Answer: B

Answer 4

Answer: D

Answer 5

Answer: B




joesmith1212

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Reply 2 on: Sep 21, 2019
Great answer, keep it coming :)


komodo7

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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