I'd say D. The article of Confederation didn't want the government to be too powerful and turn into a tyranny. They had a judicial branch though.
The Impact of the Erie Canal - Rochester
The Erie Canal was built from the Hudson River to Lake Erie. It improved the economy in some cities in New York such as Buffalo Lockport, and Rochester. It lead New York to industrialization. It decreased the cost of transporting goods.
Third parties influence the government by, by introducing new ideas and changing the outcome of certain elections.