A question for US history

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<p>I am doing the practice test for us history.
The answer for this question is C
but I wonder if the framers opposed to the development of the political parties.
Can someone explain it to me?
Thanks</p>

<p>Which of the following statements is generally
true of the framers of the Constitution?
(A) They believed in the supremacy of the executive branch of the federal government.</p>

<p>(B) They had great faith in the goodness and rationality of people.</p>

<p>C) They were opposed to the development of political parties.</p>

<p>(D) They incorporated into the Constitution the most democratic ideals of the Declaration of Independence.</p>

<p>(E) They believed the new American republic would be stable because of theunanimity of public opinion in the country on major policy issues.</p>

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<p>I think I may have seen that question before. Nonetheless, I believe the answer is C.</p>

3

<p>They were opposed to political parties. Just look at George Washington’s Farewell Address.</p>

4

<p>No part of the Constitution says anything about political parties. Also, as Charlie Brown said, Washington’s Farewell Address discouraged political parties, as it threatened democratic principles.</p>

5

<p>C!! 10char</p>

6

<p>Because they felt that political parties would lead to the destruction of the system. People would not be united and would lead to corruption… Washington’s farewell address</p>

7

<p>washington’s farewell address, federalist papers on dangers of factions, compromises in creating constitution, no provisions for parties, whereas the British Parliament did.</p>