Topic 3.2c | Political Parties Take Shape | Checkpoint

Who were the two main figures who clashed in private before organizing people to support their views?

• Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr

• Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr

• George Washington and James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson

What did Jefferson and Madison's supporters call themselves?

• Federalists

• Republicans

• Democratic Republicans

• Democrats

Who were the main supporters of the Federalists?

• Merchants and wealthy planters in the South

• Merchants, manufacturers, and skilled craftsmen in urban cities

• Southern planters and small farmers

• Small farmers and wealthy planters in the South

Partisan newspapers used each of the following strategies to influence public opinions about candidates in upcoming elections except . . ..

• mudslinging

• conspiracy theories

• appeals to emotion

• sticking to facts

The functions of a free press in a democracy are all of the following except . . ..

• Enable the open exchange of ideas

• Publish important and essential information

• Spread conspiracy theories and mudslinging

• Investigate corruption

• Hold public officials accountable

The responsibilities of a free press include these three values . . .. (select 3 only)

• accuracy

• fairness

• opinion

• objectivity