6.2.rigins and Evolution of United States Political Parties Quiz

Which two prominent figures are most associated with the formation of the Democratic-Republican Party?

• George Washington and Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams and Thomas Pinckney

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin and John Jay

The Whig Party was formed in opposition to which President's policies?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

The Republican Party was founded on the principle of opposing what?

• The expansion of slavery into the new territories

• The creation of a national bank

• British influence in American politics

• High tariffs on imported goods

Which third party had a significant impact on the 1912 presidential election?

• The Green Party

• The Libertarian Party

• The Progressive Party

• The Constitution Party

In George Washington's Farewell Address, what did he warn against?

• The dangers of political parties

• The expansion of slavery

• The creation of a national bank

• Foreign alliances

Which President is considered the founder of the Democratic Party?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

Which of the following is a characteristic of third parties in the U.S. political system?

• They often replace one of the two major parties

• They primarily focus on single-issue platforms

• They have won several presidential elections

• They are funded by the government

Which third party candidate received a significant number of electoral votes in the 1992 presidential election?

• Ross Perot

• Ralph Nader

• Gary Johnson

• Jill Stein

What was a key issue for the Federalist Party?

• Opposition to the War of 1812

• Support for the Louisiana Purchase

• Advocacy for a bill of rights

• Ratification of the United States Constitution

The Progressive Party, also known as the "Bull Moose Party," was led by which former President?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Howard Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt