What is James Madison's opinion of political parties as featured in Federalist No. 10?
They are harmful to democracy.
They must be licensed by Congress.
They are essential to a healthy democracy.
They should be funded by the federal government.
Question 2
Parties are especially useful in the American political system because they can
enable conflict between the branches of government
reinforce the power distribution function of the federal system
coordinate activity across both branches and levels of government
strengthen separatist tendencies among certain geographic minorities
Question 3
Despite what the responsible party model states that they should be, American party platforms are often
of little concern to party activists
strong policy statements from one particular party wing
compromises between competing factions within the same party
powerful contrasts of the two main parties' visions for the future