Discuss the formative period of the two party system
Framers thoughts on “factions” political parties
Constitution was an attempt to avoid factions
president elected by the Electoral College, not the people.
federal judges appointed for life
not depend on party support for their offices
House of Representatives popularly
must run for reelection every two years.
Senators six year terms
more independent than the House.
Senators chosen by the State Legislature until the passage of the 17th amendment in 1913 which
The first national parties developed out of contests in Congress in the early 1790's over Hamilton's financial program. Madison and Jefferson first organized their opposition to Hamilton's program only in Congress and did not anticipate creating a permanent, popular party.
Loose interpretation
Strong Central Gov.
Gov. for the rich by the rich
New England & Atlantic Sea Coast
Pro-British; anti-French
Strict Interpretation
Weak Fed. Gov.
Gov. by the rich for the common man
Strongest in the South and back country
Pro-French; anti-British
By Robert Kennedy
