During the founding period of U.S. history, political parties could best be characterized as
A. national coalitions in which large, raucous party conventions played a major role.
B. loose, regional caucuses of political notables.
C. instruments through which debate over the legitimacy of the new government could take place.
D. bureaucratized, well organized, and well financed.
E. national coalitions that were well organized by impersonal bureaucracies.
Answer: B
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