In the early 1800s the Democratic-Republican Party was the dominant force in American politics. Its only rival, the Federalist Party, was quickly losing power and prestige. It seems that the Democratic-Republicans would then have control to enact all that they wanted. Instead, what happened?
a. The government banned political parties and the Democratic-Republicans lost their dominance.
b. The Federalist Party regrouped and ousted the Democratic-Republicans from power.
c. Factions began to appear within the ranks of the Democratic-Republicans which would eventually lead to a split and formation of a new party.
d. The Democratic-Republican leadership graciously agreed to voluntarily share power with weaker political parties.
e. The Whig Party was created and it rose rapidly to overshadow the Democratic-Republicans.
ANS: C
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