The Fatal Split in the Whig Party in 1852 Occurred

question 68

Multiple Choice

The fatal split in the Whig party in 1852 occurred over

• A) the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty.
• B) slavery.
• C) the Gadsden Purchase.
• D) homestead laws.
• E) the transcontinental railroad route.

Identify predominant ions in extracellular and intracellular fluids.

Recognize the role and regulation of electrolytes in physiological processes.

Understand the impact of hormones on electrolyte balance and fluid homeostasis.

Differentiate between various fluid compartments in the body and their characteristics.

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Definitions:

Spoils System

A practice where a political party, after winning an election, gives government jobs to its supporters, friends, and relatives as a reward.

Federal Civil Service

Employment sector composed of federal government employees who are appointed based on merit rather than political affiliation.

Federal Bureaucracy

The collection of government agencies and departments that carry out policies and administer public programs at the national level.

Appointing Officials

The process of choosing individuals to hold specific positions of authority in organizations, often within the government.