The Founders had not envisioned the existence of permanent political parties because they

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The Founders believed that political parties were a sign of disloyalty and lack of national unity, which goes against their vision of a united Republic. They feared that parties would divide the nation and promote their own interests, rather than the common good. However, despite their efforts to prevent the emergence of parties, the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans quickly formed in the 1790s.

The Founders Had Not Envisioned the Existence of Permanent Political