Which of the Following Statements Characterizes the American Party System

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements characterizes the American party system by the early 1840s?

• A) As the 1840 election demonstrated,the Whigs clearly held the edge in party discipline and mass loyalty.
• B) The two parties offered nearly the same social and economic platform but employed differing campaign styles to attract voters.
• C) The practice of Americans voting for a particular party along ethnic and religious lines began to emerge.
• D) The Democrats had a major advantage in their wealth and the cohesiveness of their leadership and support.