"The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government. All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character... are destructive of this fundamental principle, and of fatal tendency. They serve to organize faction, to give it an artificial and extraordinary force; to put, in the place of the delegated will of the nation the will of a party, often a small but artful and enterprising minority of the community."
Based on this excerpt from his "Farewell Address," George Washington was wary of
Responses
A the formation and allegiance to political parties.the formation and allegiance to political parties.
B the abuse of the system of checks and balances.the abuse of the system of checks and balances.
C the growing loyalties one's region rather than to one's country.the growing loyalties one's region rather than to one's country.
D the making of alliances with foreign governments.