Political parties in the United States were formed primarily due to differences in opinion over how much power the federal government should have (option 3). This fundamental disagreement led to the emergence of groups such as the Federalists, who supported a strong central government, and the Democratic-Republicans, who advocated for states' rights and a more limited federal power.
Why were political parties formed in the United States? (1 point)
1. pressure from Britain to establish a government
2. pressure from George Washington to choose sides with Europe
3. differences in opinion over how much power the federal government should have
4. anger leftover from the Revolutionary War
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