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Which party developed in opposition to Andrew Jackson?
 
  a. Democratic-Republican
  b. Whig
  c. Progressive
  d. Know-Nothing
  e. Federalist

Question -2-

During which presidential administration did the development of national party conventions occur?
 
  a. Adams
  b. Jackson
  c. Madison
  d. Monroe
  e. Van Buren

Question -3-

Despite being based on selfish motives, political patronage under President Jackson had the positive impact of
 
  a. creating a more extensive network for deliberation.
  b. creating an army of workers who engaged their fellow citizens in public life.
  c. giving more people a voice in choosing a presidential nominee.
  d. isolating political deliberation to those who best understood the issues.
  e. keeping the public from having to take time away from their own work to engage in public life.

Question -4-

The granting of government jobs and favors to supporters is called
 
  a. partisan alignment.
  b. partisan polarization.
  c. bribery.
  d. political machines.
  e. political patronage.

Question -5-

When no candidate won a majority in the electoral college in 1824, the Twelfth Amendment stipulated that the president be selected by
 
  a. Congressional caucus.
  b. state legislatures.
  c. the electorate.
  d. the House of Representatives.
  e. the sitting president.

(Ans. #1)

ANS: B

(Ans. #2)

ANS: B

(Ans. #3)

ANS: B

(Ans. #4)

ANS: E

(Ans. #5)

ANS: D

I know this sounds cliche, but I was thinking the same thing for each of these. Thanks for confirming :)

I'm sure ;) Thanks for your honesty