Which of the Following Best Describes John Adams During His

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes John Adams during his presidency?

• A)He had an optimistic faith in the goodness and support of the American people.
• B)He helped pass legislation that strengthened constitutional protection of the freedoms of speech and press.
• C)He had an embattled mentality and feared he was surrounded by enemies.
• D)He was bored with dull public life and decided not to run for a second term.
• E)He united his political party and proved to be an effective leader.

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Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brainstem down the back, transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response during stressful situations.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and lowering the heart rate, among other actions, to maintain homeostasis.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.