In the 1830s, an Argument in Favor of Political Parties

question 27

Multiple Choice

In the 1830s, an argument in favor of political parties was the belief that

• A)the parties would provide the training ground for candidates.
• B)a permanent political opposition made parties sensitive to the people's will.
• C)the present system of government had little effective organization.
• D)inexperienced political candidates would be less likely to gain office.
• E)parties could create a broader form of consensus than individual leaders.