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.

Answer 1

Which do you think?

Answer 2

what you mean

Answer 3

Which answer do you think is correct?

Answer 4

c

Answer 5

Not quite... Let me (sorta) rephrase what he said for you. One of the methods of a party to gain power in cities is to make false claims about other cities. Now do you see which answer is right?

Answer 6

b

Answer 7

its d

Answer 8

Erm... Not really. He's saying that a way to gain power is to lie about your opponents. Try again. And don't just guess.

Answer 9

its a

Answer 10

Yes! Good job. :)

Answer 11

ok thanks

Answer 12

Which of the following parties was the first opposition party in the United States?
Select one:
a. Democratic-Republican Party
b. Democratic Party
c. Republican Party
d. Federalist Party