You cannot choose between party government and…
“You cannot choose between party government and Parliamentary government. I say you can have no Parliamentary government if you have no party government; and therefore when gentlemen denounce party government, they strike at the scheme of government which, in my opinion, has made this country great, and which, I hope, will keep it great.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Disraeli argues that party politics are essential to parliamentary governance; without parties, parliamentary systems collapse.
In simple terms: Party politics are vital for parliament.
Support strong party structures.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- elections
- legislative reform
- political analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do parties shape policy outcomes?
- Can effective governance exist without parties?
Party systems can marginalize minority voices.