SS8B Unit 1 Review

Since what year has the two-party system been prominent in the United States, according to the document?

• 1776

• 1864

• 1900

• 2000

Answer explanation

According to the document, the two-party system has been prominent in the United States since 1864, making this the correct choice.

Which two major parties are mentioned as the primary parties in most U.S. elections?

• Democratic and Libertarian

• Republican and Green

• Democratic and Republican

• Conservative and Liberal

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Democratic and Republican as they are the primary parties in most U.S. elections.

According to the document, where do the Democratic and Republican parties fall on the political spectrum?

• Democratic on the right, Republican on the left

• Both parties in the center

• Democratic on the left, Republican on the right

• Both parties on the right

Answer explanation

Democratic on the left, Republican on the right

What type of ideas are associated with the "left" or liberal side of the political spectrum as per the document?

• Based on established traditions

• Should not hinder business

• Forward-looking, accept change, protective of citizens

• Avoid extremes of either political ideology

Answer explanation

The type of ideas associated with the 'left' or liberal side of the political spectrum are forward-looking, accepting change, and protective of citizens.

What is emphasized as a characteristic of conservative or "right" ideas in the document?

• Protective of citizens

• Forward-looking

• Based on established traditions

• Avoid extremes of either political ideology

Answer explanation

Based on established traditions is emphasized as a characteristic of conservative or 'right' ideas in the document.

Who did the Federalists choose as their candidate for president following the warning by Washington against parties?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

Answer explanation

The Federalists chose John Adams as their candidate for president following Washington's warning against parties.

What was the main idea promoted by Thomas Jefferson during his presidency?

• Strong central government

• Decentralized national government

• Protective tariffs

• Slavery abolition

Answer explanation

Thomas Jefferson promoted the main idea of a decentralized national government during his presidency, favoring states' rights and limited federal power.

Which party emerged in response to the Democratic presidency of Andrew Jackson and favored states' rights and protective tariffs?

• Federalist Party

• Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Democratic-Republican Party

Answer explanation

The Whig Party emerged in response to Andrew Jackson's presidency, favoring states' rights and protective tariffs.

Which president is credited with beginning the modern Republican Party?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

Answer explanation

Abraham Lincoln is credited with beginning the modern Republican Party.

What year did the Republican Party help pass the Civil Rights Act, which aimed to end discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin?

• 1960

• 1964

• 1972

• 1980

Answer explanation

The correct year when the Republican Party helped pass the Civil Rights Act was 1964, aiming to end discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin.