Topic 8: Origins of Political Parties

Which pair contributed to the development of political parties in the United States?

• Continental Army & English Army

• George Washington & Paul Revere

• Virginia Plan & New Jersey Plan

• Thomas Jefferson & Alexander Hamilton

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8.5C

The first political parties in the United States formed mainly in response to disagreements over -

• taxation without representation

• the doctrine of judicial review

• territorial expansion to the west

• the extent of federal power

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8.5C

Which of the following is most associated with the formation of the Democratic Party?

• the election of Andrew Jackson as president

• the use of protective tariffs

• the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson

• The abolition movement

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8.5C

Match the following leader to the political party

• Federalists

• Abraham Lincoln

• Democrats

• Alexander Hamilton

• Republicans

• Andrew Jackson

• Democratic-Republicans

• Thomas Jefferson

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What are the two major political parties in the United States?

• Republicans and Democrats

• Democrats and Whigs

• Democratic-Republicans and Federalists

• Republicans and Libertarians

The Constitution of the United States mentions political parties

• True

• False

In the United States, we mainly have a ________________ system.

• one party

• two-party

• multi party

• no party

On which issue do Democrats and Republicans most often disagree?

• role of government in people's lives

• safety and security of the United States

• social studies curriculum in schools

• general welfare of citizens

Government should be smaller to promote individual freedom.

• Republican

• Democrat

Government should play a larger role in people's lives.

• Republican

• Democrat