“The duties of all public office are, or at least admit of being made, so plain and simple that men of intelligence may readily qualify themselves for their performance. And I cannot but believe that more is
lost by the long continuance of men in office than is generally to be gained by their experience."
-Andrew Jackson
5. The above statement by Andrew Jackson was an attempt to
A. Stress the importance of keeping experienced men in public service and combating special interests
which have corrupted Washington D. C.
B. Justify the spoils system as a way to make government more of a steward of the people
C. Secure more federal money to increase the number of federal employees
D. Reduce the number of public office holders to increase government economy

Congress could only request money and had no power to tax; each state made its own money; there was no national court system. which one of these weaknesses do you believe was the most important to correct?

2. what was the dred scott decision about? what do we learn from this supreme court case?

Which of these is a role of congress? a) to veto legislation b) to pass the federal budget c) to nominate cabinet members d) to interpret the constitution 2) which of these is a power of the legislative branch? a) declare war b) enforces laws c) interprets laws d) negotiates treaties 3) a two/thirds vote of each house of congress is required to a) impeach the u.s. president. b) approve presidential appointments. c) pass an appropriation or tax bill. d) pass a bill over the president's veto. 4) the chief purpose of congressional committees is to a) draft legislation for consideration by the full congress. b) act as a group to which the president can direct his lobbying effort. c) provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support. d) hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting. 5) after a bill has been passed by both houses of congress it a) becomes a law. b) is sent to the president. c) returns to the house of origin for verification. d) is sent to a subcommittee in the house or senate. 6) house of representatives passes a spending bill → senate debates the spending bill → senate passes the spending bill → ? what completes this sequence of events? a) the spending bill becomes a law b) the states must approve the bill c) the supreme court reviews the bill d) the president must act on the bill eliminate