George Washington viewed political parties as a
A. necessity for the functioning of democracy.
B. tradition from colonial times that would always exist.
C. threat to national unity and popular government.
D. legitimate means for interest groups to attempt to gain control of the government.
E. vestige of politics under Great Britain and thus a thing of the past.
Answer: C
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