The First Two political parties (Federalists and Democratic-Republican Party) were formed during a conflict on how large the Government should actually be.
Federalists supported Big Government. The Democratic Republican Party supported small Government.
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The First Two political parties (Federalists and Democratic-Republican Party) were formed during a conflict on how large the Government should actually be. Federalists supported Big Government. The Democratic Republican Party supported small Government.
In 1789 there were no political parties. In fact Washington warned about the formation of parties and how they would put their interests before the common good of the people. Looks like he was right.
Political parties are the principle means by which the will of the people is made known to the government.
At that time, many Americans thought political parties were harmful to good government. The Constitution made no mention of parties because its authors saw no good use for them. Washington disapproved of political parties, or "factions" as they were known. He warned that they would divide the nation.
The attitude of the American people toward political parties is seen in the strong feelings an d loyalty they have in their respective parties. The two main political divides in America are Republicans and Democrats.