Country Quote by Benjamin Disraeli
“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
Source Speech: House of Commons, 1868
Disraeli argues that party politics are essential to parliamentary governance; without parties, parliamentary systems collapse.
In simple terms: Party politics are vital for parliament.
Key Takeaway
Support strong party structures.
Themes
politics
government
democracy
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- elections
- legislative reform
- political analysis
Key Concepts
parliamentary theory
party systems
Questions to Reflect On
- How do parties shape policy outcomes?
- Can effective governance exist without parties?
A Different Perspective
Party systems can marginalize minority voices.
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