Unit 3 Quiz: History of the Political Parties

1. Alexander Hamilton founded what political party?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

• Democrats

• Republican

Which of the following was NOT a political idea of the Anti-Federalists?

• Wanted more power to the people.

• Wanted more power to the states.

• Wanted more power to the federal government.

• Wanted a strict interpretation of the Constitution.

As Secretary of Treasury, Alexander Hamilton proposed what controversial organization during Washington’s presidency?

• The National Bank

• The Federal Bureau of Investigation

• The Central Intelligence Agency

• The Two Party System

Another major issue during Washington’s presidency was the war between France and England. Federalists favored helping the English and Anti-Federalists favored helping the French. What did Washington decide?

• To help the French

• To help the English

• To remain neutral

• To help both

What major rebellion, ended by Washington, proved the strength of the new national government under the Constitution?

• Whiskey Rebellion

• Shay’s Rebellion

• Bourbon Rebellion

• Brown’s Rebellion

Why did Washington not run for a 3rd term?

• Under the Constitution, he wasn’t allowed to.

• He was too tired.

• He died in office during his 2nd term.

• He did not want to die in office and create the idea that a President serves for life

What controversial act passed during the Presidency of John Adams made it illegal to speak badly about your government officials?

• The Alien Act

• The Sedition Act

• The Freedom of Speech Act

• None of the above

What political party did Thomas Jefferson create when running for President?

• Democratic-Republican Party

• The Democrat Party

• The Republican Party

• The Federalist Party

Why was the purchase of the Louisiana Territory so controversial?

• Jefferson bought the land without telling anyone.

• Jefferson did not want to buy the land, Congress bought it instead.

• Jefferson used the elastic clause even though he believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution.

• Jefferson used the elastic clause because he believed in a broad interpretation of the Constitution.

What did Jefferson’s ideal America look like?

• Industry run economy

• Agriculture based economy

• Strong Federal government

• Taking land away from the people