Publication Date
Spring 2026
School
Helms School of Government
Major
Government: Pre-Law
Keywords
Poltical Party Violence, Political Parties, Faction, United States Political Violence
Disciplines
Law and Politics
Recommended Citation
APA
Abstract
Today’s political hostility is largely due to political parties and extreme political perspectives. This paper will demonstrate the historical background regarding political divide that has plagued America over the past 200 years. In addition, other issues such as modern-day violence, violence due to political conflict, social and political segregation, and the monopolization by the Democratic and Republican parties will be referenced and connected with political party conflict. While political parties are the root cause of the violence and division within the United States, external triggers are also at play at exacerbating the divide of political parties which will be reviewed. This paper will seek to provide a solution that will unite the American people and rectify the political divide. The divide can be resolved through the unification of politicians, educating the populist with civil literacy, and creating a more accepting and loving society with the emphasis of Judeo-Christian values.
