The Development of Political Parties

What is the primary purpose of a political party?

• To conduct international diplomacy

• To provide financial support to its members

• To win elections and influence government policy

• To organize social events

How many major political parties have there been for most of American history?

• More than three

• Two

• Three

• One

Who led the group that opposed Alexander Hamilton's views on government?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What was the original name of Thomas Jefferson's political party?

• The Federalist Party

• The Democratic Party

• The Whig Party

• The Democratic-Republican Party

In what year did Abraham Lincoln win the election as the first Republican president?

• 1824

• 1860

• 1854

• 1890

What type of party system does the United States have?

• Two-party system

• One-party system

• No-party system

• Multiparty system

Which party was formed in 1854 by a group of Democrats and Whigs who opposed slavery?

• The Democratic Party

• The Whig Party

• The Republican Party

• The Progressive Party

What is a key difference between Democrats and Republicans regarding government involvement?

• Democrats favor more government regulation of the economy

• Republicans support a one-party system

• Republicans believe in direct election of senators by the people

• Democrats oppose any form of government assistance

Which type of party system is characterized by one party rarely winning enough support to control the government, requiring several parties to work together?

• No-party system

• One-party system

• Two-party system

• Multiparty system

What is the main job of party members in a one-party system?

• To recruit new members and carry out the party's orders

• To promote a multiparty system

• To compete in free and fair elections

• To support third-party candidates