Which statement best summarizes the evolution of US political parties? A. President John Adams headed the first official political party and there have been two parties since that time.

B. President Washington headed the first official political party and there have been two parties since that time.

C. Two early political factions developed into political parties in John Adams' presidency, but official parties didn't begin until the early-1800s.

D. Two political factions began with Thomas Jefferson's presidency, but official political parties didn't begin until the late-1800s.