Political Party History Quiz

George Washington suggested that political parties would lead to which of the following in America?

• Corruption

• A stronger democracy

• Fair policies

• Division among Americans

Why did the Federalist political party begin?

• To gather support for the Articles of Confederation

• To help President Washington make decsions

• To gather support for a strong central government

• To help defend the US Constitution

Which of the following would Democratic-Republicans support?

• peace with Great Britain

• loose interpretation of the Constiution

• guaranteed individual and states rights

• support of the French Revolution

Which of the following would Federalists support?

• peace with Great Britain

• loose interpretation of the Constiution

• guaranteed individual and states rights

• support of the French Revolution

Read the information provided. Which ideas would you support from this party? Which do you disagree with? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

Answer explanation

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Which of these men were leaders of the Democratic-Republican party? (Select two)

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• James Madison

Which of these men were leaders of the Federalist party?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• James Monroe

Read the information provided. Which ideas would you support from this party? Which do you disagree with? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

Answer explanation

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Which of these men were leaders of the Democratic party?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

• Henry Clay

• James Madison

Which of these were the nation's first two political parties?

• Whig

• Democratic

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republican

Answer explanation

Federalists started in 1789

Democratic-Republican party started in 1792