United States Chapter 5, Section 2 The Two-Party System

Two’s Company Three’s a Crowd

Development of Party Ideals Washington Farewell Address Transcription To put, in the place of the delegated will of the nation the will of a party, often a small but artful and enterprising minority of the community to make decisions not for the whole community. Men who want power will subvert the power of the people to take power for themselves.

Development of Party Ideals Federalist No. 10Transcription Need to eliminate the negative effects of faction Citizens who are united in a cause that opposed the rights of other citizens or harms the community as a whole is not just. Discussions over diversity should take place. Ownership or lack of ownership develops ongoing distinctions. Representative Democracy protects individual liberty from majority rule.

Development of Political Ideals Where Do People Get Their Political Identity?

Political Spectrum

LiberalsConservatives Government Action to achieve equal opportunity and equality for all. Alleviate social ills Protect Civil Liberties Protect Individual and Human Rights Goodness of the People The roll of the government is to guarantee no one is in need. Personal Responsibility Limited Government Free Markets Individual Liberty Traditional American Values Strong National Defense Role of the Government should be to provide people the freedom necessary to pursue their own goals.

Political Spectrum SEC AFFIRMATION OF AUTHORITY OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES TO DETAIN COVERED PERSONS PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE. (a) In General- Congress affirms that the authority of the President to use all necessary and appropriate force pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law ) includes the authority for the Armed Forces of the United States to detain covered persons (as defined in subsection (b)) pending disposition under the law of war. (1) A person who planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored those responsible for those attacks. (2) A person who was a part of or substantially supported al-Qaeda, the Taliban, or associated forces that are engaged in hostilities against the United States or its coalition partners, including any person who has committed a belligerent act or has directly supported such hostilities in aid of such enemy forces

Political Spectrum