The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution

question 45

Multiple Choice

The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution

• A) gained considerable support from President Johnson.
• B) became the central issue of the midterm election, because Johnson spoke against Republicans, and Democrats appealed to voters' prejudices.
• C) generated little controversy; all Americans endorsed it.
• D) joined Democrats and Republicans in a shared cause.

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Definitions:

Cerebrovascular Accident

Also known as a stroke, it is a medical condition that occurs when the blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients.

Cerebral Infarct

A type of stroke caused by a blockage in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain, leading to the death of brain tissue.

Systolic Blood Pressure

The pressure in the arteries during the contraction phase of the heart cycle.

90 MmHg

A measurement often associated with the diastolic blood pressure, indicating the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.