Political parties in the United States were primarily formed due to c. differences in opinion over how much power the federal government should have. This divergence in views led to the creation of two main parties: the Federalists, who advocated for a stronger federal government, and the Democratic-Republicans, who favored more power for the states and a limited federal government. This ideological split was a key factor in the early development of political parties in the U.S.
Why were political parties formed in the United States?
a. pressure from Britain to establish a government
b. pressure from George Washington to choose sides with Europe
c. differences in opinion over how much power the federal government should have
d. anger leftover from the Revolutionary War
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