What is better for the United States — a two-party system or a system without organized political parties? Be sure to give valid
examples to support your opinion, not stereotypes of modern political parties. There should be a list with the positive attributes of political parties and a list with negative attributes. Make a post to each list, either adding a new attribute or adding more details about an attribute that another student has already listed.
Pros of Having Political Parties: Members of the governmental bodies can more easily predict the outcomes of debates based on the beliefs of the parties
Compromises can be made based on more distinct opinions of groups
Cons of Having Political Parties: Officials act in order to aid the party, rather than the people
It is more difficult for compromises to be made when a legislative body is so divided
Not all people agree with every aspect of their political party, and their opinions are not represented in full by the party
Explanation: Athenian boys went to school; Spartan boys served in the military. Athenian boys lived in barracks; Spartan boys lived at home. Athenian boys became citizens at 30; Spartan boys became citizens at 18.
The British Quakers boycotted sugar to protest "<span>high taxes," since many colonists at this time (not just Quakers) believed that taxation was unfair without representation. </span>
