In the Early 1800s the Democratic-Republican Party Was the Dominant

In the early 1800s the Democratic-Republican Party was the dominant force in American politics. Its only rival, the Federalist Party, was quickly losing power and prestige. It seems that the Democratic-Republicans would then have control to enact all the laws that they wanted. Instead, what happened?

A) The government banned political parties and the Democratic-Republicans lost their dominance.
B) The Federalist Party regrouped and ousted the Democratic-Republicans from power.
C) Factions began to appear within the ranks of the Democratic-Republicans that would eventually lead to a split and formation of a new party.
D) The Democratic-Republican leadership graciously agreed to voluntarily share power with weaker political parties.
E) The Whig Party was created and it rose rapidly to overshadow the Democratic-Republicans.