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6. A Necessary Evil: Paradox II and Semi-Solution I

Author : Jeanne Sheehan

Published in: American Democracy in Crisis

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This chapter, entitled “A Necessary Evil: Paradox II and Semi-Solution I,” focuses on the difficulties the Framers faced when they turned from establishing to running the government. Very early in American history public officials recognized how difficult it would be to govern in the Madisonian system. As a result, they looked to parties for assistance, an institution largely ignored in the Constitution and much-maligned throughout early American history. This chapter explores the duality of the Framers views regarding political parties, beginning with the second great paradox of our Constitution: While those who framed the government were openly critical of parties, very shortly after the birth of the republic these same individuals realized the institution was essential to its existence. In addition, the chapter addresses the fact that as critical as they were (and are), parties are not a panacea. This is why they are labeled a semi- or partial solution to the challenge of Madisonian government.

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Title: A Necessary Evil: Paradox II and Semi-Solution I
Author: Jeanne Sheehan
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: American Democracy in Crisis
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-62280-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-62281-7

Copyright Year: 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62281-7_6