The following is a quote from George Washington. What does it mean? "One of the expedients of party to acquire influence within particular districts is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts."
Select one:
a. Political parties gain power by exaggerating or misstating the aims of their opponents.
b. Political parties gain power by gaining influence in as many political districts as possible.
c. Political parties gain power by holding "parties" and other activities designed to sway public opinion.
d. Political parties always deliberately lie.

Question

The following is a quote from George Washington. What does it mean? "One of the expedients of party to acquire influence within particular districts is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts."
Select one:
a. Political parties gain power by exaggerating or misstating the aims of their opponents.
b. Political parties gain power by gaining influence in as many political districts as possible.
c. Political parties gain power by holding "parties" and other activities designed to sway public opinion.
d. Political parties always deliberately lie.

star_girl · Answer

I believe a because it is talking about misstating the aims of their opponents. "...misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts."