The presidential election of 1840 is often considered the first “modern” election because
(a) the slavery issue was first raised in this campaign
(b) there was a very low turnout of eligible voters
(c) voting patterns were similar to those later established in the 1890’s
(d) both parties for the first time widely campaigned among all the eligible voters
(e) a second era of good feeling had just come to a close, marking a new departure in politics

What was reagan’s first priority after he won the presidential election of 1980? a.to increase government funding for social programs b.to pass the equal rights amendment c.to appoint a female to the supreme court d.to get the economy back on track

Which application of a new technology can be attributed to an invention of thomas edison?

Read this passage: the president has asked congress to consider a new antiterrorism law. the law would give law enforcement agencies more freedom to monitor suspected terrorists' phone calls, text messages, and internet usage. the law's supporters claim that it is an essential tool to keep americans safe from terrorism. its opponents claim that it infringes on their civil liberties by stripping them of the right to privacy. which action would the party opposing the president most likely take to resolve this issue? a. encourage its members to publicly attack the law to sway public opinion against it b. begin a campaign to have the president removed from office because of his proposal c. take the matter to federal court to prevent the party from having to support it d. demand that public safety issues be left to the states rather than the federal government (apex)