Question

george washington, the first president of the united states, called american democracy \an experiment.\ washington was using scientific terms to describe the new american government. examine the possible answers below, and select the one that most closely matches what you think washington meant when he called american democracy \an experiment.\ a to test an idea to see if the idea works and can be improved b to prove a scientists opinion is correct c to make a big mess in the lab d to find out what happens when you mix random ingredients

Explanation:

In a scientific experiment, an idea is tested to see if it works and can be refined. Washington likely saw the new American democracy in a similar light - as a concept to be tested and improved upon. Options B, C, and D do not accurately reflect the purpose of an experiment in the context of a new - formed government.

Answer:

A. to test an idea to see if the idea works and can be improved