Question

before the evolution of political parties, federalists and anti - federalists were described as which of the following? cabals encampments factions

Explanation:

Before the formal development of political - parties in the United States, Federalists and Anti - Federalists were groups with different political views and interests, often referred to as factions. Factions are groups within a larger body that have distinct interests or opinions. Cabals usually imply secretive and often conspiratorial groups, and encampments refer to temporary military or living quarters, neither of which accurately described Federalists and Anti - Federalists.

Answer:

C. factions