The choices that influenced the emergence of opposing political parties are:
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Differences in opinion on how much power the federal government should have - This was a fundamental issue that divided early political factions, leading to the formation of parties like the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans.
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Increase in the distribution of newspapers - The rise of newspapers played a significant role in shaping public opinion and fostering political discourse, which contributed to the formation of political parties.
The other options, while they may have been relevant in a broader historical context, were not primary factors in the emergence of opposing political parties.