Though Originally Opposed to Political Parties, Many Framers of the U.S

question 45

Multiple Choice

Though originally opposed to political parties, many framers of the U.S. Constitution ultimately became strong party participants. This phenomenon is often considered to be proof of the _________________________.

• A) necessity of political parties in American government
• B) inconsistency of the early founders
• C) dishonesty of the early leaders
• D) power of the political parties to control thought
• E) weaknesses of the early founders

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