---
title: 'The Uses of Political Parties'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'Levi Parsons'
date: 1887-05-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Citizenship and Government'
- 'Politics'
scriptures:
- 'Romans 13'
- 'Proverbs 11'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/parsons-1887-the-uses-of-political-parties
---

# The Uses of Political Parties

Argues political parties are essential institutions that train citizens, check and balance power, shape public opinion, and assimilate diverse peoples into the republic.

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