2 4.4.2 Quiz: Reconstruction and the New South Question 7 of 10
Andrew Johnson's term as president was most characterized by which of the
following trends?
A. An increase in the Supreme Court's willingness to strike down
popular laws
B. A decrease in the political influence of Radical Republicans
C. An increase in congressional power relative to the president
OD. A decrease in overall voter participation in national elections

Read the excerpt from jefferson’s inaugural address. “with all these blessings, what more is necessary to make us a happy and a prosperous people? still one thing more, fellow citizens—a wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned.” which identifies a presidential action taken by jefferson that reflects his attempt to realize the goals expressed in the excerpt? a. changing the tax system to reduce the size of government b. purchasing the louisiana territory from france c. creating a national prison system to incarcerate criminals d. improving social programs to feed the poor