Question

Which is a true statement about political parties?(1 point)
Responses

It is illegal for one party to be in control of both houses of Congress
It is illegal for one party to be in control of both houses of Congress

George Washington created the first political party
George Washington created the first political party

The Democratic Party was considered the dominant partybetween 1860 and 1932
The Democratic Party was considered the dominant partybetween 1860 and 1932

The U.S. Consitution does not mention political parties

1 answer

The true statement about political parties is: The U.S. Constitution does not mention political parties.

The other statements are incorrect:

  • It is legal for one party to be in control of both houses of Congress.
  • George Washington did not create a political party; he actually warned against the divisive nature of political parties in his farewell address.
  • The Republican Party was considered the dominant party between 1860 and 1932, not the Democratic Party.