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WHERE In the US constitution, is the "two party System" or any reference to the politcal parties can be found.
I cant find one!
I cant find one!
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TheProphet · M
There is no mention of it in the Constitution because there have always been more than 2 parties and there are more than 2 parties now. Most are marginal ones that have little chance of getting any candidates elected. In essence we are a 2 party system.
SatyrService · M
@TheProphet especially since 2 parties have been making the rules, for themsleves.
SO from where do they get the authority, to write the rules of congress?
I have been asked,,, and so I must find out.
my search has been,,,, fruitless. it seems they created themselves in charge!
SO from where do they get the authority, to write the rules of congress?
I have been asked,,, and so I must find out.
my search has been,,,, fruitless. it seems they created themselves in charge!
TheProphet · M
@SatyrService They get the Authority from the Governed.
SatyrService · M
@TheProphet This is only true, if the "governed" can be said to have [i]Informed Consent.[/i] I seek to be informed, and find there is no direct authority over congress, except thru these parties.
I know I am pecking at the established order, but am finding that establisment to be of dubious authority, many Founders spoke againt parties at all, many others succumbed.
I suggest, that if we [i]become informed[/i], The idea that we need a new constitutional convention seems to be less radical that i have considered
I know I am pecking at the established order, but am finding that establisment to be of dubious authority, many Founders spoke againt parties at all, many others succumbed.
I suggest, that if we [i]become informed[/i], The idea that we need a new constitutional convention seems to be less radical that i have considered
TheProphet · M
@SatyrService Not going to happen. The Constitution doesn't suggest nor reject political parties. They have existed since the first Congress.
SatyrService · M
@TheProphet educating myself in this is fun.
but the constituion DOES provide for methods of convening a NEW constitutional convention does it not?
this party system does seem slanted to prevent intrusions, by 3rds.. and the rules of congress certainly do not.
but the constituion DOES provide for methods of convening a NEW constitutional convention does it not?
this party system does seem slanted to prevent intrusions, by 3rds.. and the rules of congress certainly do not.
TheProphet · M
@SatyrService Yes it does.
SatyrService · M
@TheProphet you seem very well informed thank you.
i have read of the earliest party associations, and the reluctance of some of the founders.
The old SOviet Union had elections, that we derided, as not really a choice, tho many candidates would field. I am finding it hard to distiniguish this from our own party monopoly.
My Young Questioner would prefer an answer less cynical than.
[quote]"the power these entities hold over our entire system is tecnically not derived from any part of our foundiing documents, and seems to be the result of deliberate design, to exclude any but the incumbent parties"[/quote]
thanks for your time Sir
i have read of the earliest party associations, and the reluctance of some of the founders.
The old SOviet Union had elections, that we derided, as not really a choice, tho many candidates would field. I am finding it hard to distiniguish this from our own party monopoly.
My Young Questioner would prefer an answer less cynical than.
[quote]"the power these entities hold over our entire system is tecnically not derived from any part of our foundiing documents, and seems to be the result of deliberate design, to exclude any but the incumbent parties"[/quote]
thanks for your time Sir
TheProphet · M
@SatyrService YW. Never stop asking questions.
SatyrService · M
@TheProphet better still, never stop seeking solutions