Which of the Following Statements About the Development of Political

question 96

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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Definitions:

Union Membership

The status of being a member of an organized labor union, which represents workers in negotiations with employers over wages, working conditions, and other employment matters.

Government Workers

Employees who are employed in the public sector, working for government entities at various levels.

Businesses

Entities engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities, aiming to generate profits from the goods or services they offer.

Craft Union

Labor union whose members all have a particular skill or occupation.