Which Issue Split the Major Parties in the Third, Fourth

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which issue split the major parties in the third, fourth, and fifth party systems and still remains relevant today?

• A) whether we should encourage industrialization
• B) the appropriate tariff rate
• C) presidential veto powers
• D) the proper size and role of the federal government
• E) where the national capital should be located

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Definitions:

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