Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the existence of
political parties in the early United States?
After the drafting of the Constitution continued debates about states' rights and
competing economic interests led to the formation of political parties, such as the
Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans.
Although Washington warned against the influence of political parties, he reluctantly
accepted the endorsement of the Federalist party.
Political parties did not exist until the War of 1812, when Federalists asserted
control over foreign policies with France and Britain.
Two major political parties dominated early presidential elections until John Quincy
Adams founded the Whig party in 1824.
