The "spirit of party" refers to the strong loyalty and enthusiasm people have for their political party, often prioritizing party goals over individual beliefs. This idea originated in the early days of American politics when factions began to form around different leaders and their ideas. "Special interests" are groups that work to influence government decisions for their specific causes, and they can emerge from the "spirit of party" when parties align with certain groups to gain support, leading to a focus on their interests over others.
What is the "spirit of party" and what is its origin? What are "special interests" and what are their origin? How are they similar, and how could one cause the other? (1-2 sentences)(2 points) (answer this in simple words and grade 10 level) (this should not be more than 3 sentences)
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