"Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of political parties generally. This spirit exists under different shapes in all governments, more or less stifled, controlled, or
repressed; but, in those of the popular form, it is seen in its greatest rankness, and is truly their worst enemy. It agitates the
community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another, and foments
occasionally riot and insurrection..."
Excerpt form George Washington's Farewell Address 1796
Based on the passage above, which statement BEST expresses George Washington's opinion on political parties?
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A)
He thought they could create problems but were necessary.
B)
He thought they would create divisions and bitter arguments.
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He thought they would ultimately lead to an overthrow of the government
D)
He thought they would work in a democracy but not other types of
government