Four major candidates ran in the 1824 election, all under the "Democratic-Republican" name. One of the candidates, Andrew Jackson, was already famous. In the 1780s, he earned the right to practice law and served in various offices of the state government, including senator. He earned the nickname "Old Hickory" for his toughness as a general during the War of 1812 and First Seminole War. Jackson supported slavery and "Indian removal." This earned him support from voters in southern and frontier states. The other three candidates were John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts, Henry Clay of Kentucky, and William Crawford of Georgia.

U.S. presidents are elected through the Electoral College. The Founding Fathers worried that Americans were too spread out to learn enough about the candidates. Under the Electoral College, Americans cast their ballot for the popular vote, which chooses the electors for each state. The number of electoral votes each state equals the number of representatives and senators combined. The candidates must win an absolute majority of electoral votes to win the election.

In 1824, Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, but he did not win it in each state. Jackson and Adams both won many electoral votes. Jackson won the most with 99. However, a candidate needs an absolute majority of electoral votes to win. In 1824, Jackson needed 131 to win. When there is not majority winner, the election goes to the House of Representatives. This has only happened twice in U.S. history.

Even though he won the popular vote and many electoral votes, Andrew Jackson lost the presidency in 1824. John Quincy Adams was the Secretary of State at this time. Henry Clay was the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Henry Clay, receiving the least, was left out. However, as a leader in the House of Representatives, he had influence over the other members. Clay openly hated Jackson and there were rumors that Clay made a deal with Adams in exchange for his support. The House election declared John Quincy Adams president. Soon, he chose Henry Clay to fill the seat he left vacant, Secretary of State. Jackson was shocked and enraged. Although there was no inquiry of possible wrongdoing, Jackson accused Adams and Clay of making a "corrupt bargain."

John Quincy Adams was a disappointment as president. Many of his goals created divisions like federal funds for internal improvement. Some states thought that taking federal funds would force them to follow certain rules. They felt this reduced their rights as independent states. Jackson took advantage of issues like this one to gather more support. More Jackson supporters found their way to seats in Congress. He was as a man of the people and said Adams could never understand the common man’s concerns.

John Quincy Adams ran against Andrew Jackson in the 1828 election. Personal attacks grew even more vicious, but Andrew Jackson appealed to many. He believed government was for the common man. He believed in strict reading of the law and limited internal improvements. He also believed in states’ rights.

Andrew Jackson easily won the 1828 election, winning both the popular vote and a majority of electoral votes. Historians note the sectional nature of the voting. Support for Jackson was concentrated in South while Adams’ support was mostly in the North. Jackson was so popular because he brought changes to the government. He also wanted to make sure the government was responsible for its actions. Jackson pushed settlement into the frontier. He supported the Indian Removal act. He also defended the spread of slavery. Though his support was heavier in the South, he was determined to keep a unified nation. The rise and presidency of Old Hickory is memorable to Americans today.


Which best describes the purpose of the Electoral College in the United States?

Chooses the winner of an election if the popular vote is disputed
Reduces the number of smear campaigns among candidates
Publishes the results from each state's chosen electors
Determines the winner of the presidential election

Answer:

The answer is D.

Explanation: The Electoral Collegeis responsible for electing the president of the United States. The president is NOT elected by popular vote.

Answer: D

Determines the winner of the presidential election

Explanation:

The purpose of the Electoral College in the United States is to determine the winner of the presidential election. It does so by having Americans cast their ballot for the popular vote, which chooses the electors for each state. The number of electoral votes each state equals the number of representatives and senators combined. The candidates must win an absolute majority of electoral votes to win the election.

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B. a representative democracy such as the government of the United States
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D. an authoritarian regime such as that of the Soviet Union

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Document #2. Justinian’s Accomplishments
At the core of Justinian’s goals as a leader was reestablishing the greatness of the Roman empire. He sought to do this in three ways. First, he engaged in several battles to recapture (take over) the land lost to barbarian invaders during the decline of the Roman empire. Second, rebuilding the capital city of Constantinople​ after the riots and fires of 532 CE. Third, and most memorable is the drafting of ​Justinian’s Code​. Justinian set up a commission to collect and revise all of the Roman laws. In 529 CE, Justinian published the first set of laws known as the “Body of Civil Law” of Justinian’s Code. The code included laws on marriage, slavery, property ownership, women’s rights, and criminal justice. Also included was an outline of the law and a collection of Justinian’s own new laws. Justinian used the law to unify his empire under his control and provide a sense of stability for his people. Justinian’s Code did not only have an effect of the Byzantine empire. Over the centuries, it became the basis of legal systems in Europe today.
1. What were Justinian’s three steps to reestablishing the greatness of the Roman Empire?
2. What is the Justinian Code?
3. Why is the Justinian’s Code significant to us today?

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