Please select ONLY ONE of the two questions below to respond to. Choose the one you feel
you can answer the best! This portion of your test will be graded after you submit your exam.
Rubric / Requirements:
1) Make sure your response answers each part of the prompt and is written in at least 3 complete
sentences. (2 points)
2) Proof read your response to ensure you have used proper capitalization and spelling. (1 point)
3) Explain the WHY or HOW behind your ideas! Justify your stances using your knowledge from this unit.
(7 points)
4) Plagiarism in any form is not permitted. You risk a 0% on this section of the exam if you plagiarize.
5) You may use a speech to text tool for your response.
OPTION 1: Political Factions
In his Farewell Address in 1796, George Washington gave the following warnings about the dangers of political
parties:
"[Parties always] distract the public councils and (weaken] the public administration. It agitates the community with ill-
founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one party against another, [encourages) occasionally riot
and insurrection. It opens the door to foreign influence and corruption, which finds access to the government itself
through the channels of party passions..."
QUESTION: Why did George Washington caution against the formation of political parties?
What potential risks do political parties pose towards democracy? Do you think that the
country should have followed his advice?