Distinguish Between the Central and Peripheral Routes to Persuasion

question 93

Essay

Distinguish between the central and peripheral routes to persuasion.

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Definitions:

States' Rights

The political powers reserved for U.S. states as part of the federal balance of power, underscoring the limits of the federal government's authority.

Sectional Differences

Refers to the distinct socioeconomic, political, and cultural contrasts between different regions, particularly between the North and South of the United States, which were a major factor leading to the Civil War.

Corrupt Bargain

A term used to describe the alleged deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay that secured Adams' victory in the 1824 U.S. Presidential election, in exchange for appointing Clay as Secretary of State.

Nullification

The theory that states have the right to nullify, or invalidate, any federal law deemed unconstitutional with respect to the United States Constitution.