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AP US Government

Category - Elections & Influences

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Which of the following statements is true about political parties in the early republic?
  1. They were independently developed by early politicians.
  2. They provided the Federalists with a long period of dominance.
  3. They were strongly rooted in English traditions of conservative and liberal views.
  4. They can be traced back to George Washington’s leadership.
Explanation
Answer: C - Political parties in the early republic were strongly rooted in English traditions of conservative and liberal views. The development of political parties in the early American republic was strongly rooted in English traditions of liberal and conservative views. English traditions of Whigs and Tories greatly influenced our political leaders, though George Washington did not trust party conflicts.
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