U.S. Government · Vocabulary in Context
Political Parties & the Constitution
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Source: Library of Congress article on U.S. political parties
In order to avoid factions, the Constitution grants political parties no role in [government]. Ironically, political factions sprang up right away to support the Constitution and to oppose it. By the presidential election of 1796, political parties were . . . in place in America. . . .
Today the party system seems firmly entrenched. Some Americans might argue that there is no real difference between the ideals and political stance of today's parties. Other Americans routinely vote a "party ticket" in their belief that a particular political party will best represent their wishes for governing the nation.
entrenched
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