Question

If the American Founders established a constitutional republic designed not to include political parties, then why have parties played such an important role since the administration of President Washington to the present? What are some important insights about the dynamics of American politics that can be gained by understanding the changes and adaptations that parties have made throughout American political development? Lastly, compare and contrast any two political party realignments, discussing the similarities and differences between the two in terms of critical elections, presidential leadership, cleavage issues, and partisan shifts within the electorate?

Answer 1

When different volunteers, leaders, citizens step forward to take part in the elections actively, then the main focus is public welfare. This also provides unique benefits and opportunities to influence the policy choices. The Washington elections oppose the formation of political parties, and want to be the present of all Americans. Washington believed in unity and not in division which was necessary for a democratic republic to live in the country. According to the president Washington, the political parties would destroy the United States economy. But in present, the political parties play an important role in administration of president. The political party is essential for effective democracy. This offers the citizens more choice when the parties compete with each other for becoming ruling party.
The American politics is dominated by two parties mainly which is a big issue in present. The modern system in US includes two parties i.e. republic and Democratic Party. These two parties are in action since 1852.
Differences: Republican Party and Democratic Party are different from each other in the following ways: the economic ideas of Democratic Party is that the wages and high taxation for higher incomes. On the other hand, Republican Party aims at same taxes for all income brackets. Democratic Party focuses on protecting the interest of customers. Whereas, Republican Party hinder the free market and growth of capital.
Similarities: both the parties spend a lot of dollars on elections and encourage promoting instead of focusing on public welfare. The goals of both parties are the economy to be strong and to grow. They want lower unemployment rates, they want businesses and industries to invest more and save less.