Question

Which of the following was most responsible for the rise of the two-party system in the U.S. government?
(1 point)
Responses

the argument over whether or not the colonies should declare independence
the argument over whether or not the colonies should declare independence

the bitter conflict over slavery
the bitter conflict over slavery

the competing views over the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
the competing views over the adoption of the U.S. Constitution

the treatment of Native American

Answer 1

The rise of the two-party system in the U.S. government was most responsible due to **the competing views over the adoption of the U.S. Constitution**. The Federalists and Anti-Federalists emerged from debates regarding the ratification of the Constitution, leading to the formation of the first political parties.