In the 1830s, an Argument in Favor of Political Parties

In the 1830s, an argument in favor of political parties was the belief that

A) the parties would provide the training ground for candidates.
B) a permanent political opposition made parties sensitive to the people's will.
C) the present system of government had little effective organization.
D) inexperienced political candidates would be less likely to gain office.
E) parties could create a broader form of consensus than individual leaders.