Washington and Roosevelt present the spirit of party and special interests as threats to democracy. In 1–2 sentences, draw conclusions about the origin of each. How are they similar, and how could one cause the other?
Both Washington and Roosevelt believed that the spirit of party and special interests originated from individuals prioritizing personal gain over the well-being of the nation. They are similar in that they both involve putting individual interests above the common good. The spirit of party could lead to the rise of special interests as parties may prioritize the needs of their supporters over those of the general population.
