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?(2 points)
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Both Washington and Roosevelt suggest that the origin of party and special interests as threats to democracy lies within human nature and the pursuit of personal gain. They are similar in that they both involve individuals prioritizing their own interests over the common good, and the influence of special interests on party politics could potentially lead to a degradation of democratic principles.