Understanding Political Parties in the U.S.

What is one of the main differences between Democrats and Republicans regarding government size?

• Democrats support a larger government.

• Republicans want government to control all aspects of life.

• Democrats prefer a smaller government.

• Republicans advocate for a larger government.

Which early political party was founded by Alexander Hamilton?

• Whig Party

• Republican Party

• Democratic-Republicans

• Federalist Party

Who were the leaders of the Democratic-Republicans?

• Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant

• Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• George Washington and John Adams

In what year was the Republican Party formed?

• 1865

• 1854

• 1800

• 1776

Who was the first Republican president of the United States?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson