Martin Van Buren regarded a two-party system as essential to democrati

Martin Van Buren regarded a two-party system as essential to democratic government because __________.

a. it provided a check on the temptation to abuse power
b. he believed governments could not operate effectively without parties
c. it was traditional in democracies
d. he saw two parties as a way to increase his personal power
e. three or more parties would cause too much voter confusion

ANSWER
A