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How you think Americans should have listened to washigton warning about political parties?
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∙ 8y ago
Yes, in retrospect. He was right, but it is human nature to take sides on issues and I don't know how we could have avoided having political parties. If there is any doubt about his observations all we have to do is look at the current situation we are in concerning political parties.
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Americans should have listened to Washington warning about political parties?
Yes,
What did Jefferson and Washington urge Americans to avoid?
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson urged Americans to avoid political parties. They believed that the creation of political parties would be too divisive, and ultimately tear the country apart.
Why would a citizen who wants to influence government on an issue be better off working through an interest group than through a political party?
Interest groups tend to be able to do more than political parties on specific issues. Political parties are more divisive than interest groups, and less likely to be listened to by members of the other parties.
Was Washington enthusiastic about political parties?
Washington opposed political parties. He had led an army consisting of people from all walks of life. Americans were willing to obey army rules if they knew why they existed. British solders had to be whipped into shape. That was why Americans made better solders. He believed political parties would divide Americans into special interest groups. On the other hand, Jefferson saw that Congress levied taxes on people on the frontier, the group least able to pay them. He favored political parties giving the downtrodden a voice.
In his farewell address George Washington warned against against the dangers of political?
George Washington considered himself an independent, and believed that political parties would ruin the political system of the United States. Clearly, no one listened.
How did different opinions lead to the first political parties?
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.
Which institution developed outside the limits of the written constitution of the United states?
Political Parties.
What Americans were important in forming the first political parties?
Thomas Jefferson - Republican Alexander Hamilton - Federalist
What advice did Washington give Americans in his farewell address.?
not to have political parties and not to make alliances with foreign nations.
What is the plural of political party?
The plural of political party is "political parties".
Do most Americans belong to the same political party?
No, most Americans do not belong to the same political party. The United States has a two-party system, with the Democratic Party and the Republican Party being the major political parties. However, there are also many Americans who identify as independents or belong to smaller, third-party organizations.
Why do you think political parties emerged even when most Americans opposed them?
Because they threatened to bomb people if they did not vote
