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the framer believed that political parties were factions. a faction is usually a dissatisfied group formed within a larger group. the framers thought that factions might fight to promote the interest of their own members. they feared that the strongest faction would control the government. in such a case, government would not protect equal rights and interests of all the people. instead the government would promote the interests of the party in power.

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The Founding Father's primary concern regarding political parties was that people would grow more loyal to their party than the nation. James Madison is a prominent example of a Founding Father who warned about the dangers of political parties.

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Washington warned people that he was against divisiveness of political parties and believed political parties weakened natl. Govt. & national unity

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Q: Why were political parties viewed as so dangerous by the founding fathers?
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