Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the national, state, and local levels of political parties?

sectionalism continues to divide the nation as the question of slavery being allowed in the mexican cession became a problem. -the results of the mexican war spark secession in the south because the north did not want to allow slavery in the territories won.

the president has the power to appoint federal judges, ambassadors, and other "principal officers” of the united states, subject to senate confirmation of such appointments.