POL SCI 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Anthony Downs, Federalist No. 10, John Boehner
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Edmund burke: a body of men united for promoting by their joint endeavors the national interest, upon some particular principle in which they are all agreed . Anthony downs: a team of men seeking to control the governing apparatus by gaining office in a duly constituted election. Madison, federalist 10 (faction: against the public interest: viewed parties as a type of faction. George washington farewell address: baneful effects of the spirit of party . Jefferson: if i could not go to heaven but with a party, i would not go there at all . Politicians need parties (to form legislative coalitions; to win elections) Voters need parties(party label helps voters hold to politicians accountable) Not example of large-scale democracy without competitive party system. The party in government : alliance of current officeholders cooperating to shape public policy. The party organization : dedicated to electing the party"s candidates.
