American Political Parties History
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What is the term used to divide America into eras according to which parties were active at the time?

  • Constitutional eras
  • Political factions
  • Party systems (correct)
  • Presidential terms
  • Why were there no parties during the first elections under the new Constitution in 1788?

  • George Washington prohibited political factions
  • Voters were not politically active
  • Framers were afraid of parties (correct)
  • The Constitution did not allow party formation
  • Who was the first president of the US under the new Constitution in 1788?

  • John Adams
  • Benjamin Franklin
  • George Washington (correct)
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • What term did Madison use to refer to parties?

    <p>Factions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did voters start to break into political factions and vote based on their ideological leanings?

    <p>After George Washington's retirement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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