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spoils system
federalism
jacksonian democracy
elitism
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1. a form of government in which power is

divided between the federal (national)
government and state governments.

1. purposely keeping power or prestige in

the hands of a small group

1. a system in which public officials reward

friends or political supporters with
governmental positions.

1. the broadening of american democracy

during jacksons administration that
emphasized popular participation in politics,
the rights of the common man, and wider
voting rights

1. true or false:

african americans and women benefitted
more from andrew jacksons presidency than
any other groups.

Explanation:

1. Matches the definition of shared national/state government power.
2. Defines concentration of power in a small group.
3. Describes the practice of patronage for political allies.
4. Refers to the expansion of democratic access under Jackson.
5. Jackson's policies did not benefit African Americans (enslavement expanded) or women (voting rights excluded); white men gained most.

Answer:

1. Federalism
2. elitism
3. spoils system
4. Jacksonian Democracy
5. False