Which of the Following Statements Characterizes the American Political System

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements characterizes the American political system directly after the American Revolution?

• A) It was highly democratic and open to almost all white males.
• B) Notables managed local elections through their personal connections.
• C) Political parties were well established and regulated in most states.
• D) Pressure to make politics more democratic spread westward from New England.

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Reversed

The act of a higher court changing the decision of a lower court.

Trial Court

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Remanded

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Headnote

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