Answer:
The two-party political system first developed between 1796 and 1824, in a period called First Party System.
Explanation:
The first phase of party development in American political history lasted approximately from 1796 to 1824 and was characterized by competition between the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties. During the First Party System, elections became a means of political debate, and modern parties emerged as a counterpart to interest groups. The First Party System ended with the Era of Good Feelings (approximately between 1814 and 1830) and the failure of the unpopular federalists against Andrew Jackson and the later Democratic Party
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