WorksheetsUnit 3 Quiz: History of the Political Parties
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
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
Why was the Supreme Court case, Marbury Vs. Madison so important?
It gave the Supreme Court the power to expel the President.
It gave the Supreme Court the power to expel any government official.
It gave the Supreme Court the authority to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.
It created the Supreme Court.
Every 4 years each political party meets to discuss ideas and their nomination for President. What is this meeting called?
Political Meeting
National Convention
National Conference
Political Convention
The statement expressing the party’s beliefs and position on election issues is known as the party’s what?
Platform
Elevator
Plank
Principles
The two party system that America follows today is a requirement under the Constitution.
True
False
Why is it difficult for 3rd parties to succeed in America?
Because the Constitution does not allow for 3 parties.
Because no one likes the ideas of the 3rd parties.
Because the 3rd parties don’t have good ideas.
Because the 2 party system is so traditional and familiar that people stick to it.
Who was the first Secretary of State under President George Washington?
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Who was President when the Alien and Sedition Acts were passed?
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Which political party supported a strong central government and a loose interpretation of the Constitution?
Whig Party
Federalist Party
Anti-Federalist Party
Democratic-Republican Party
Which of the following best describes the main reason for the creation of the National Bank by Alexander Hamilton?
To provide loans to farmers only
To stabilize the nation's economy and manage government funds
To fund the construction of the White House
To eliminate all state banks
Which of the following was a key belief of the Federalist Party?
Favoring an agricultural economy
Strict interpretation of the Constitution
Opposition to a national bank
Support for a strong central government
Who was the main leader of the Democratic-Republican Party during the early years of the United States?
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
What was the primary purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
To create new states
To expand voting rights
To limit criticism of the government and restrict the rights of immigrants
To encourage free speech
