The Challenges of Presidentialism and Single-Member Districts

Presidentialism, when combined with single-member districts, often poses challenges for democratic systems. This setup tends to encourage leaders to amass power and promote divisions.

The Constitutional Convention Dilemma

Americans have long debated the role of political parties since the Constitutional Convention. The founding fathers accepted the practicality of parties, though they viewed them with suspicion. This ambivalence towards parties continues to affect the political landscape.