Discuss how political parties first formed in this nation.

What will be an ideal response?

Jefferson formed his Republican party in response to the policies of Alexander Hamilton, as Secretary of the Treasury and then leader of the Federalists. Jefferson viewed his party as a temporary group to stop the John Adams administration.

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How many members of Congress are there?

a. 104 b. 161 c. 270 d. 435 e. 535

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Describe the purpose of the Electoral College

A) To provide an alternative to the generally democratic approach to politics in the U.S. B) To overrepresent states with fewer voters, especially the Southern states C) To allow for greater constitutional change D) To avoid the problem of a "hung" government

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