Question

27 mark for review which of the following most accurately describes the attitude of the founding fathers toward political parties? a parties are vehicles of ambition and selfish interest that threaten the existence of republican government. b parties are engines of democracy that provide citizens with a voice in government. c parties are necessary evils in any republic. d in a large republic, parties are the best means of creating effective coalitions of interest groups.

Explanation:

The Founding Fathers, such as George Washington and James Madison, were wary of political parties. They saw them as divisive and driven by self - interest, which could undermine the stability of the republic. Washington warned against the "baneful effects" of political factions in his Farewell Address, and Madison in The Federalist Papers expressed concerns about the negative impacts of factions on the common good.

Answer:

A. Parties are vehicles of ambition and selfish interest that threaten the existence of republican government.