Political Parties

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Political Parties

Political parties are known as private groups that are aiming to secure position within the government seats . They attempt to have an influence over the government by competing during elections . However , unlike interest groups that focus on narrow set of issues , political parties are generally centered in giving out solutions to a broader range of issues (Jeffries . The framers of the United States Constitution disapproved the function and existence of political parties because they believe that such groups are the

roots of corruption and impedes the public to judge issues on their own will . theless , political parties are seen as factions that seek to control governance . Hence , the founding fathers of United States like George Washington selected diverse people for his cabinet so as to avoid the existence of a single political perspective (Ginsberg

Although political factions have already existed within the US government , it was not until the 1790 's that such groups became permanent fixtures in the congress . Two of the most important figures during the developmental stages of America 's two well known parties were the treasury secretary , Alexander Hamilton , and the Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson . It is worthy to note that both men are from George Washington 's administration . Hamilton 's followers call themselves Federalist ' while Jefferson 's supporters were known as the Democratic - Republican Party or Republicans ' The Federalist favored the active involvement of the federal government , the establishment of treasury department that would uplift the...