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1.Which statement best describes the development of political parties throughout United States history?

Over time people became divided on issues and political parties developed in the United States. There have generally been two main political parties, but their ideals, platforms, and names have changed through time.



The democratic and republican parties were formed shortly after the Constitution was written and have alternated in power since then. There have never been any other political parties.



Before the Civil War political parties did not exist, but after the division of the North and South political parties arose and eventually divided into two parties.



Originally there were three political parties and over time this has been reduced down two political parties. Political parties have always been stable.




2.Why does the federal government require disclosure of campaign spending?




Disclosure of campaign spending makes the government and public aware of where all money is going and makes it harder for corrupt spending to occur.



Disclosure of campaign spending prevents corruption by making candidates only spend their own private funds.



Disclosure of campaign spending allows for public money to be used to fund elections and prevents any other money from being used to prevent corruption.



Disclosure of campaign spending limits the amount of money that can be donated to campaigns and therefore limits corruption.

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1. Over time people became divided on issues and political parties developed in the United States. There have generally been two main political parties, but their ideals, platforms, and names have changed through time.

2. Disclosure of campaign spending makes the government and public aware of where all money is going and makes it harder for corrupt spending to occur.

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