Question

Which of the following is a true statement?

The Constitution encourages the people to form political parties at the federal level.

The Constitution makes no mention of political parties or their role in policymaking.

George Washington encouraged people to form political parties at the federal level.

George Washington did not mention political parties or their role in policymaking.

Answer 1

The second statement. THe forefathers thought that parties were deleterious to the pursuit of democracy, so they made sure that no specific allowance of parties was to be found.