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Political Party in American History

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
a)

John C. Fremont

b)

Abe Lincoln

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

Franklin Roosevelt

2.
a)

George Bush

b)

Abe Lincoln

c)

Franklin Roosevelt

d)

Andrew Jackson

3.
a)

Abe Lincoln

b)

Andrew Jackson

c)

George Bush

d)

Barrack Obama

4.

Draft ended and both parties are committed to maintaining welfare and entitlement programs.

a)

1800 - 1860 Democratic-Republicans and Democrats

b)

1860 - 1932 Mostly Republicans (Democrat Wilson WWI)

c)

1933 - 1968 Mostly Democrats

d)

1969 - Today mix of Republicans and Democrats

5.

Ended slavery, first African-American voting and office-holding, high tariffs and the genocide of the Plains Indians. Spanish-American War. Smoot-Hawley Tariff

a)

1969 - Today mix of Republicans and Democrats

b)

1933 - 1968 Mostly Democrats

c)

1860 - 1932 Mostly Republicans (Democrat Wilson WWI)

d)

1800 - 1860 Democratic-Republicans and Democrats

6.

The Richard Nixon "Southern Strategy" was factually a ---.

a)

Sunbelt strategy

b)

Federal Union strategy

c)

Confederation strategy

d)

busing strategy

7.

Nearly all of the territorial expansion of the United States, Mexican-American War, Removal of Indians from East, Opposition to a Bank of the United States of America

a)

1969 - Today mix of Republicans and Democrats

b)

1933 - 1968 Mostly Democrats

c)

1860 - 1932 Mostly Republicans (Democrat Wilson WWI)

d)

1800 - 1860 Democratic-Republicans and Democrats

8.

New Deal prolongs the depression. With Dem. Lyndon Johnson & Reps in Congress the Civil Rights Legislation is passed. WW2, Korean War, Vietnam War, Entitlements and welfare programs. Internment of Japanese Americans.

a)

1933 - 1968 Mostly Democrats (Eisenhower)

b)

1969 - Today mix of Republicans and Democrats

c)

1800 - 1860 Democratic-Republicans and Democrats

d)

1860 - 1932 Mostly Republicans (Democrat Wilson WWI)

9.

During the 1860 - 1933 Republican dominance there was

a)

The Democrat Presidency of Woodrow Wilson

b)

The Republican Presidency of Dwight Eisenhower

10.

During the 1933 - 1968 Democrat Party domination there was ---.

a)

Presidency of Democrat Woodrow Wilson

b)

Presidency of Republican Dwight Eisenhower

11.

The genocide of East Coast Indian with the trail of tears

a)

Republicans

b)

Democrats

12.

The post 1860 genocide of the Plains Indians

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

13.

The Pro-slavery party with the terrorist group the KKK after slavery.

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Whigs

14.

There has never been a --- slave owner.

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

c)

Whig

15.

They were "pro-choice" on slavery in that they probably opposed it but didn't want to force the issue.

a)

Republcians

b)

Democrats

c)

Whigs

16.

Abe Lincoln campaigned for president mostly for

a)

High Tariffs (the Morrill tariff.)

b)

the end of slavery

17.

There were black slave owners in the American South.

a)

true

b)

false

18.

Republican entrepreneur Andrew Carnegie offer the United States government $20 million (hundreds of millions today)

a)

in order to have the U.S. military leave the Philippines

b)

in order to have the U.S. military take over the Philippines

19.

The --- party under --- got rid of the Bank of the United States. A huge temporary victory for liberty.

a)

Republican, Abe Lincoln

b)

Democrat, Andrew Jackson

20.

This quiz is about (mostly)

a)

the political parties

b)

the political parties in American History

21.

The Free-Soil Party

a)

wanted free land in the West

b)

wanted to prevent the spread of slavery to the West

22.

The United States polity builds coalitions

a)

inside the political parties

b)

outside of the political parties

23.
a)

Capitol Hill (Congress)

b)

White House

c)

Supreme Court Building

d)

Jefferson memorial

24.
a)

Andrew Jackson

b)

Abraham Lincoln

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

George Washington

25.
a)

The first Republican presidential candidate. Lost big.

b)

John C. Fremont

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

Thomas Jefferson

26.
a)

The Libertarians

b)

The Republicans

c)

The Democrats

d)

The Green

27.
a)

New Mexico

b)

Arizona

c)

Louisiana

d)

Texas

28.
a)

anarcho-capitalism flag. An alternative symbol for libertarians (European Liberals)

b)

pro-athlete's foot flag, but against getting it himself

29.
a)

Milton Friedman

b)

Milton "the Monster"

30.
a)

F.A. Hayek

b)

Ludwig von Mises

c)

Murry Rothbard

31.
a)

Donald Trump

b)

Mike Pence

32.
a)

Thomas Sowell

b)

Walter Williams

33.
a)

Walter WIlliams

b)

Thomas Sowell

34.
a)

Mr. Robinson's famous dance

b)

incorrect response here

35.
a)

Smash Cultural Marxism

b)

Smash Potatoes

36.
a)

John C. Fremont

b)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

37.
a)

Abe Lincoln

b)

Otto von Bismarck

c)

Ronald Reagan

38.
a)

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 1970s - 80s for 11 years

b)

Margaret Thatcher

c)

Golda Meir

d)

Angela Merkel

39.
a)

Greatest murderer of all time

b)

Mao Zedong

c)

Bill Clinton

d)

Pol Pot

40.

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

a)

The First Amendment to the Constitution

b)

The Second Amendment to the Constitution

c)

The Third Amendment to the Constitution

d)

The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution

e)

The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution

41.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

a)

The First Amendment t the United States Constitution

b)

The Second Amendment t the United States Constitution

c)

The Third Amendment t the United States Constitution

d)

The Four Amendment t the United States Constitution

e)

The Fifth Amendment t the United States Constitution

42.

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

a)

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution

b)

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution

c)

The Third Amendment of the United States Constitution

d)

The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution

e)

The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution

43.

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

a)

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution

b)

The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution

c)

The Third Amendment to the United States Constitution

d)

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution

e)

The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution

44.

No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

a)

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution

b)

The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution

c)

The Third Amendment to the United States Constitution

d)

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution

e)

The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution

45.

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

a)

The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution

b)

The Seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution

c)

The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution

d)

The Ninth Amendment to the United States Constitution

e)

The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

46.

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

a)

The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution

b)

The Seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution

c)

The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution

d)

The Ninth Amendment to the United States Constitution

e)

The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

47.

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

a)

The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution

b)

The Seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution

c)

The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution

d)

The Ninth Amendment to the United States Constitution

e)

The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

48.

In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

a)

The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution

b)

The Seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution

c)

The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution

d)

The Ninth Amendment to the United States Constitution

e)

The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

49.

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

a)

The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution

b)

The Seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution

c)

The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution

d)

The Ninth Amendment to the United States Constitution

e)

The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

50.
a)

Richard Nixon

b)

Resign the Presidency

c)

Gerald Ford

d)

A Republican

51.

a)

Andrew Jackson, Democrat

b)

Andrew Jackson, Republican

c)

John F. Kennedy

d)

Richard Nixon

52.

a)

Gerald Ford, Republican

b)

Gerald Ford, Democrat

c)

Richard Nixon

d)

Cynthia Nixon

53.

a)

James (Jimmy) Earl Carter, Democrat

b)

Ronald Reagan, Republican

54.

a)

George H.W. Bush, Republican

b)

William (Bill) Jefferson Clinton

55.

a)

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Democrat

b)

Herbert Hoover, Republican

56.

a)

Herbert Hoover, Republican

b)

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Democrat

57.

a)

Barrack Obama, Democrat

b)

Donald Trump, Republican

58.

a)

Donald Trump, Republican

b)

Barrack Obama, Democrat

59.

a)

Woodrow Wilson, Democrat

b)

Franklin Roosevelt, Democrat

60.

a)

Dwight Eisenhower, Republican

b)

Calvin Coolidge, Republican

61.

a)

Republican symbol (totem)

b)

Democrat symbol (totem)

c)

Libertarian symbol (totem)

62.

a)

Democrat symbol (totem)

b)

Republican symbol (totem)

c)

Libertarian symbol (totem)

63.

a)

Libertarian symbol (totem)

b)

Democrat symbol (totem)

c)

Republican symbol (totem)

64.

Draft ended and both parties are committed to maintaining welfare and entitlement programs and foreign intervention and wars.

a)

1800 - 1860 Democratic-Republicans and Democrats

b)

1860 - 1932 Mostly Republicans (Democrat Wilson WWI)

c)

1933 - 1968 Mostly Democrats (Republican Eisenhower)

d)

1969 - Today’s mix of Republicans and Democrats

65.

Morrill Tariff, Ended slavery, first African-American voting and officeholding, high tariffs and the genocide of the Plains Indians. Spanish-American War. Smoot-Hawley Tariff

a)

1800 - 1860 Democratic-Republicans and Democrats

b)

1860 - 1932 Mostly Republicans (Democrat Wilson)

c)

1933 - 1968 Mostly Democrats

d)

1969 - Today mix of Republicans and Democrats

66.

Nearly all of the territorial expansion of the United States, Mexican-American War, Removal of Indians from East, Opposition to a Bank of the United States of America

a)

1800 - 1860 Democratic-Republicans and Democrats

b)

1860 - 1932 Mostly Republicans (Democrat Wilson WWI)

c)

1933 - 1968 Mostly Democrats

d)

1969 - Today mix of Republicans and Democrats

67.

New Deal prolongs the depression. With Dem. Lyndon Johnson & Reps in Congress the Civil Rights Legislation is passed. WW2, Korean War, Vietnam War, Entitlements and welfare programs. Internment of Japanese Americans.

a)

1800 - 1860 Democratic-Republicans and Democrats

b)

1860 - 1932 Mostly Republicans (Democrat Wilson WWI)

c)

1969 - Today mix of Republicans and Democrats

d)

1933 - 1968 Mostly Democrats (Eisenhower)

68.

We want to take over the government and leave you alone.

a)

Libertarian

b)

Republican

c)

Democrat

69.

Nearly all welfare and entitlement programs

a)

Democrat

b)

Republican

c)

Libertarian

70.

War Between the States (Civil War), Spanish American War, Gulf War, 911 Wars

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

c)

Libertarian

71.

Mexican-American War, World War 1, World War 2, Korean War, Vietnam War, Arab spring interventions.

a)

Democrat

b)

Republican

c)

Libertarian

72.

This President did not involve the United States in a war.

a)

Donald Trump

b)

Barrack Obama

c)

George W Bush

d)

Franklin Roosevelt

e)

George H.W. Bush

73.

Ended the bank of the United States, low tariff, free trade, pro-slavery

a)

Democrat

b)

Republcian

c)

Libertarian

74.

Anti-slavery, favored high tariffs, protectionism,

a)

Republcian

b)

Democrat

c)

Libertarian

75.

Expanded the nation to the west coast and removed the East coast Indian tribes to Oklahoma (trail of tears)

a)

Democrat

b)

Republican

c)

Libertarian

76.

Removed the Plains Indians onto reservations.

a)

Republcians

b)

Democrats

c)

Libertarian

77.

Interment of the Japanese during the Second World war.

a)

Democrats

b)

Republican

c)

Libertarian

78.

Has never been in power at the national office level.

a)

Libertarian

b)

Democrat

c)

Republican

79.
a)

Democratic-Republican

b)

Democrat

c)

Republican

80.

The Wilmot-Proviso

a)

prohibited slavery in the west

b)

allowed slavery in the west