Political Parties
Soon after our federal government was well established it wasn't long before the framers began to have different viewpoints on what to do next. An unexpected development became to form over the issue of political parties. Lesson 16 introduces the framers viewpoints on political parties, and how the began to formulate. You should be able to understand why the framers opposed the idea of political parties, and be able to describe the conflicting points of view that led the development of parties and the roles that political parties played in the American Constitutional system.
The Framers Ideas on Political Parties
- Madison argues that the Constitution would control "evil" effects of factions to federalist 10.
- Some people such as Burke would consider parties necessary to express open opposition to government policies.
- Most American leaders opposed Burke, but many agree that they can "promote deliberation" and check excesses in the majority.
- Delegates had not true experience with an established party system.
Reading Guide
Black Codes(1865) - African American's personal rights that they came up with and followed
Political Parties - History and how our political party system works
Abraham Lincoln's Inaugural Address - Lincoln's speech announcing his oath of the Constitution
Political Parties - History and how our political party system works
Abraham Lincoln's Inaugural Address - Lincoln's speech announcing his oath of the Constitution