Fear of factionalism and political parties was deeply rooted in Anglo-American political culture before the American Revolution. Leaders such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson hoped their new government, founded on the Constitution, would be motivated instead by a common intent, a unity. Political parties did form in the United States and had their beginnings in Washington's cabinet. Jefferson, who resigned as Washington's Secretary of State in 1793, and James Madison, who first began to oppose the policies of Alexander Hamilton while a member of the House of Representatives, soon united, as Jefferson wrote in his will, "in the same principles and pursuits of what [they] deemed for the greatest good of our country". Together, they were central to the creation of the first political party in the United States. In the meantime, those who supported Hamilton began to organize their own party, thus leading to the establishment of a two-party system.
Political parties were not outlined in the constitution they developed out of Washington's cabinet. The 2-party system developed out of necessity. It did "just happen". I would argue that the FFs orginally hoped for no polical parties and they wanted each man to vote his conscience on whats best for the nation. Each senator/person voting their conscience is a many partied system. Parties of One. If we had a pure 2-pary system we would just check republican or democrat every time we vote and there would be no choices on individual candidates.
Immigration was not addressed by the founders except to say that:Congress shall have the power ... To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization
Income taxes came about by the 16th amendment which was ratified in 1913. My point is that the FF's could have better defined taxes that limited the excess taxation we live under today. You would think that they would address it since that was the primary reason for the revolution.
The Articles created a nation that was "a league of friendship and perpetual union." The state governments retained most of the power under this framework, with a subordinate position given to the central government. The central government commanded little respect and was not able to accomplish much because it had little jurisdiction over states or individuals. Hmmm. A weaker federal government that had little jurisdiction over states or individuals. Sound pretty good to me. Admittedly it had flaws on lots of issues like warfare.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/documents/articles/ http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=557
The FFs clearly stated their opposition of the parliamentary system,which is WHY they didn't want many political parties.And,once they found out that you can't haves a president and a V.P. with discordant views,the two party system came about.Of course,they,the FFs,in their infinite wisdom,set up the Electoral College because they didn't think that the average man had the intelligence to choose a president.In your case,they were 100% correct;you don't even understand why a multi party system would be an utter disaster for this nation.
Yeah,yeah..vote for the man,not the party.When you grow up.......get back to me.