<span>The correct answer is B. The political party "approves" and assumes a "watchdog" function over its candidates indeed (like answer B says), but all the other 3 choices are quite extreme and manipulative methods, to adapt in case of grave transgression or records' blemishes. </span>
Hamilton and the Federalists wanted a strong central government, run by well-educated property owners. Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans wanted most power to stay with the states and wanted the farmers and the 'common man' to run the nation.
