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Analyze the question stem

The question asks: "Which of the following is TRUE regarding the development of political parties in the United States?"

Evaluate the first option

The first option reads: "Parties came about as the product of debate."
Historically, political parties in the United States emerged from intense debates over the ratification of the Constitution and the direction of the federal government, specifically between the Federalists (led by Alexander Hamilton) and the Democratic-Republicans (led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison). Thus, Political Parties developed organically out of these policy debates.

Evaluate the second option

The second option reads: "Parties were established by the US Constitution."
The US Constitution does not mention political parties at all. The Framers, including George Washington, were generally skeptical of factions and did not design a constitutional role for them.

Evaluate the third option

The third option reads: "Parties were outlawed under the Washington administration."
While George Washington famously warned against the divisive nature of political parties in his Farewell Address, they were never outlawed or made illegal during his presidency.

Formulate the final conclusion

The only historically accurate statement is that political parties emerged as a product of debate over the power and role of the federal government.

Answer:

• (A) Parties came about as the product of debate. (Correct answer)
• (B) Parties were established by the US Constitution.
• (C) Parties were outlawed under the Washington administration.