Government Chapter 5 Test

What is a political party?

• a party that is thrown during elections

• a group of people who seek to control government through the winning of elections and the holding of public office

• a group of people who give control of the government to people of the opposite party

• None of these

What do political parties do?

• nominate candidates

• act as a watchdog

• inform voters

• all of these

What group opposed political parties?

• Framers

• Farmers

• Democrats

• Republicans

Who were the federalists led by?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• None of these

Who led the Antifederalists?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• None of these

Who did the Federalists represent?

• the wealthy upperclass

• the common man

• the poor

• none of these

Who did the Antifederalists represent?

• the wealthy upperclass

• the common man

• the poor

• none of these

What are the four major eras of America's parties?

• Democratic Era

• Republican Era

• Return of the Democrats

• Divided Government

Who did the era of the democrats start with?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• John Adams

• Rutherford B. Hayes

What year did the Whig Party emerge?

• 1843

• 1890

• 1850

• 1834