Political Parties Emerge Quiz

Who said that political parties would lead to 'jealousies and false alarms'?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

What was the main concern Americans had about political parties?

• They would lead to economic instability.

• They would threaten national unity.

• They would increase taxes.

• They would reduce individual freedoms.

Which two figures had a split in George Washington's Cabinet?

• Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams and Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison and John Jay

• Aaron Burr and John Marshall

What was Thomas Jefferson's background?

• He was from the West Indies and came from poverty.

• He was from Virginia and a wealthy planter.

• He was from New York and a merchant.

• He was from Massachusetts and a lawyer.

What did Hamilton want the United States to model itself on?

• France

• Spain

• Britain

• Germany

Who did Jefferson believe were "the most valuable citizens"?

• Merchants

• Farmers

• Politicians

• Soldiers

What did Hamilton believe a strong federal government would increase?

• Agriculture

• Commerce

• Military power

• Education

What was Jefferson's fear regarding a big federal government?

• It would increase taxes

• It would take over powers from the states

• It would reduce military strength

• It would limit trade

How did Hamilton prefer to interpret the Constitution?

• Strictly

• Loosely

• Literally

• Historically

According to Jefferson, who should have the powers not specifically given to the federal government?

• The President

• The Congress

• The States

• The Supreme Court