Origins of Political Parties

What was our first president's opinion of political parties?

• He felt they were needed to keep our country strong.

• He believed that individual states could make their own determination whether to have political parties.

• He warned our country against political parties.

• Who was our first President?

Which party was formed in 1999, following a split in the Congress Party?

• Communist Party of India - Marxist

• Nationalist Congress Party

• All India Trinamool Congress

• Bahujan Samaj Party

When was the communist Party of India (CPI) founded?

• 1825

• 1895

• 1925

• 1995

What was the primary reason for the formation of the first political parties in the United States?

• To support the Constitution

• To oppose the British monarchy

• To address economic policies and government power

• To promote religious freedom

Which political party was founded by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison?

• Federalist Party

• Democratic-Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Libertarian Party

What was the main issue that led to the split between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans?

• Slavery

• Foreign policy with France

• Tariffs and trade

• The power of the federal government

Which event is often considered the beginning of the two-party system in the United States?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The election of 1800

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Civil War

Who was the first President of the United States to be elected as a member of a political party?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

Which political party emerged in the 1850s in opposition to the expansion of slavery?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Free Soil Party

What was the primary focus of the Populist Party in the late 19th century?

• Industrialization

• Agrarian interests and monetary reform

• Civil rights

• Foreign policy