American Political Parties I

Question 1

Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution establishes political parties

Answer 1

False, political parties aren’t mentioned.

Question 2

During the time of George Washington, the Federalists supported a strong federal government, but the Democratic­Republicans wanted to limit government power.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Thomas Jefferson was the leader of the Whigs, a third party in opposition to change.

Answer 3

False, he was the leader of Democratic-Republicans, later the Democratic Party

Question 4

Since 1854, the two major political parties have been the Whigs and the Libertarians.

Answer 4

False. the Democrats and the Republicans

Question 5

Voters have elected some third­party candidates to local office but never to the Presidency.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

All Democrats are conservative and all Republicans are liberals.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Liberal politicians usually support reform, and conservative candidates oppose it.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Political parties, candidates, and their ideas have changed with the times and the

Answer 8

True