Factions and the Constitution
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Factions and the Constitution
The framers designed the Constitution in such a way as to lessen the influence of political parties in American government, however at the same time, the very essence to the formation of political parties, liberty, was left in the Constitution. Both Madison and Schattschneider cite that while the Constitution does not support factions, it cannot abolish them because of the fact that the Constitution was designed to protect the liberties of the citizens. They both go on to say that liberty is the spark, which causes political parties to develop.
In Madison's Federalist 10, it is evident that he was not in favor of the formation of factions. He states, "…The public good is often disregarded in the conflicts of rival parties…" Madison made the point that the dangers of factions can only be limited by controlling its effects. He recognized that in order to abolish political parties from the government completely, liberty would have to be abolished or limited as well. For this reason, the government had to accept political parties, but it did not have to incorporate them into being a major part of the government. He says that the inclination to form factions is inherent, however the parties effectiveness can be regulated. If the party is not majority than it can be controlled by majority vote. Madison believed that in the government established by the Constitution, political parties were to be tolerated and checked by the government, however the parties were never to control the government. Madison was absolutely convinced that parties were unhealthy to the government, but his basic point was to control parties as to prevent them from being dangerous.
Schattschneider's view was different from that of Madison's in that he did not believe that political parties were completely destructive to government and that their effectiveness should be almost completely abolished. He did, however, agree with Madison in the idea that the Constitution tolerated parties but then created a system to absolutely limit their powers. Schattschneider made the point that the Constitution is both pro-party and anti-party at the same time. He wrote that Constitution established certain rights to the people, which in turn made the government tolerant of a party system. For example, he cited the right to organize as an example of a civil right guaranteed by the Constitution that helped in establishing a system of party tolerance.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that while the constitution does not support factions, it cannot abolish them because it was designed to protect the liberties of the citizens.
- Analyzes how madison's federalist 10 argues that the dangers of factions can only be limited by controlling their effects.
- Analyzes how schattschneider disagreed with madison's view that political parties were destructive to government and should be abolished. the constitution is both pro- and anti-party at the same time.
- Explains that while the constitution does not support factions, it cannot abolish them because it was designed to protect the liberties of the citizens.
- Analyzes how madison's federalist 10 argues that the dangers of factions can only be limited by controlling their effects.
- Analyzes how schattschneider disagreed with madison's view that political parties were destructive to government and should be abolished. the constitution is both pro- and anti-party at the same time.
- Opines that the establishment of political parties has been a positive aspect of american political culture.
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- Explains that the founding fathers and canada's founders faced many obstacles and concerns when working towards creating the best possible form of government for their respectable nations.
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- Explains that both the united states founding fathers and canadian founders have concerns about factionalism and how to move forward and away from confederation.
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- Explains that the iraqi government is the most dominant faction in the war, although it is not much of a government. the physical power of the government overshadows the moral aspect.
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- Explains that political parties were nonexistent in the usa after the ratification of the constitution. however, thomas jefferson and alexander hamilton, with their rivalling mental models, led to the inimical democratic and republican parties of today.
- Explains that hamilton and jefferson's disagreements on the interpretation of the constitution were a factor in the formation of political parties.
- Analyzes how george hay's essay on the freedom of the press helped form the democratic-republican party. jefferson raised supporters as well as adversaries.
- Explains that political parties were nonexistent in the usa after the ratification of the constitution. however, thomas jefferson and alexander hamilton, with their rivalling mental models, led to the inimical democratic and republican parties of today.
- Explains that hamilton and jefferson's disagreements on the interpretation of the constitution were a factor in the formation of political parties.
- Analyzes how george hay's essay on the freedom of the press helped form the democratic-republican party. jefferson raised supporters as well as adversaries.
- Analyzes how hamilton and jefferson helped in the creation of america's political parties by having conflicting opinions on the magnitude of the national government.
- Analyzes how jefferson supported france because he wanted the us to have a government setup proportional to that of france. the constitution allowed people to petition for their aspirations on the size and power of the national government.
- Explains that thomas jefferson and alexander hamilton would not have established the united states' political parties if not for their differences on whether or not to have a national bank.
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- Explains that thomas jefferson and alexander hamilton's inability to comply with one another led to the establishment of political parties in the united states.
1746 wordsRead More - Influence of the Founding Fathersopinion essayIn the Federalist Papers, there was a great concern for Factions. Factions are a political group that has one single major aim. They can be very powerful; which could be a positive and a negative thing depending on the goal they are trying to achieve. A fear that factions could actually control the government made the founding fathers uneasy. The Constitution did not support factions but could not abolish them either, because it would go against the liberty of citizens. Madison also did not support factions as he states in Federalist 10 that “The public good is often disregarded in the conflicts of rival parties”. Either way factions had to stay because abolishing factions meant abolishing liberty.
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- Explains that the federalist papers were important building blocks that helped us become the great nation that we are now.
- Explains that in the federalist papers, there was a great concern for factions. a fear that factions could actually control the government made the founding fathers uneasy.
- Explains that the founding fathers would not see a problem with factions, since now we have strong central government.
- Explains that the federalist papers were important building blocks that helped us become the great nation that we are now.
- Explains that in the federalist papers, there was a great concern for factions. a fear that factions could actually control the government made the founding fathers uneasy.
- Explains that the founding fathers would not see a problem with factions, since now we have strong central government.
- Explains that the constitution urged for a division of power, first between the state government and the federal government, and also between its three branches.
- Opines that checks and balances are still applicable and in effect today. the system allowed each of the three sections to have a say in each other's ability to exercise and authority.
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- Explains that the three-fifths compromise was lifted in 1865 right after the american civil war. america's greatest achievement was the abolishing slavery.
- Analyzes how madison and hamilton talked about how important energy is in a good government. an energetic government protects the community, the country, and private property.
- Opines that even though some ideas the founding fathers fabricated were not in effect today, they helped america grow the way it is now.
977 wordsRead More - Constitutional Republicexplanatory essayBetween 1787 and 1791 the Framers of the US Constitution established a system of government upon principles that had been discussed and partially implemented in many countries over the course of several centuries, but never before in such a pure and complete design, which we call a constitutional republic. Since then, the design has often been imitated, but important principles have often been ignored in those imitations, with the result that their governments fall short of being true republics or truly constitutional. The Framers of the Constitution tried very hard to design a system that would not allow any one person or group within the government to gain too much power. Personally, I think they succeeded. In order to guard against what one of the Founding Fathers called an "excess of democracy," the Constitution was built with many ways to limit the government's power. Among these methods were separating the three branches, splitting the legislature so laws are carefully considered, and requiring members of Congress to meet certain criteria to qualify for office. The Founders did leave a few problems along with their system.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the framers of the us constitution established a system of government upon principles that had been discussed and partially implemented in many countries over the course of several centuries.
- Explains that the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) are kept separate and each has different powers.
- Explains that if the president is suspected of unlawful acts, he can be impeached or tried by the senate for misusing his power.
- Explains that the framers of the us constitution established a system of government upon principles that had been discussed and partially implemented in many countries over the course of several centuries.
- Explains that the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) are kept separate and each has different powers.
- Explains that if the president is suspected of unlawful acts, he can be impeached or tried by the senate for misusing his power.
- Explains that the split legislature creates a complicated maze through which laws must find their way before being passed.
- Explains that allowing qualifying congressmen and senators to run for office allows for a more mature congress, which will be more careful about its actions.
- Opines that the system that our forefathers created is slow, cumbersome, intertwined, and can cause more problems and strife than they could have realized.
- Explains that the founding fathers limit the power of government in the constitution utilizing many different tactics. their main intent was to make the nation less democratic and to keep the government small.
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