The Election of 1828 Was Significant to the Development of Electoral

question 40

Multiple Choice

The election of 1828 was significant to the development of electoral politics because ______.

• A) it was the first election in which mass participation occurred
• B) it was the first election in which parties used primaries to nominate their candidates
• C) it solidified the power of those who supported a strong national government over those who supported a strong state government
• D) it brought to an end the First Party Era
• E) a candidate won the popular vote but not the electoral vote

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