Which of the Following Statements About the Development of Political

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the development of political parties is accurate?

• A) Many of the leading figures, such as Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson, were strong supporters of political parties.
• B) The party system has changed in important ways over the years as political entrepreneurs have adapted parties to new purposes and opportunities.
• C) The Constitution strongly discourages the creation and maintenance of political parties.
• D) James Madison argued that parties were critical elements of republican government because they would identify important interests.

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