Answer: It is D cause my friend just took the test
The statement above which states that "<span>Republicans have always been social conservatives." is FALSE.
</span>In American politics, the Republican Party<span> is the largest political party with some socially conservative ideals incorporated into its platform. Social conservatives predominantly support the Republican Party, although there are also socially </span>conservative Democrats<span> who break ranks with the party platform. Despite this, there have been instances where the Republican Party's nominee has been considered too socially progressive by social conservatives. </span>
Yes they did because they did not have a government the power only came from the states
