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CLEP US History I

Category - Politics

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The Whigs were formed in the 1830s based on which of the following principles?
  1. The Supreme Court was not properly functioning and should be abandoned
  2. A strong foreign policy necessitated reestablishing a strong relationship with Britain.
  3. Stricter requirements for admitting states were required
  4. Congress should keep the president in check
  5. The right to own slaves should be made a Constitutional amendment
Explanation
Answer: D - The Whigs were formed with the goal of limiting the powers of the presidency. When Andrew Jackson became the president, he assumed unprecedented powers for the office. The Whigs were concerned that this increase in the position's scope would disrupt the balance of power. Jackson's authoritarian style inspired this party to fortify the role of congress to prevent to consolidation of too much power in the oval office.
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