Political Parties don't Get Their License from the Constitution

What would you say is the most glaring departure from the Constitution in the way our government is conducted? Can I make a suggestion?

Political parties.

The Constitution simply doesn't say anything about them. It is clear as it spells out that there shall be three branches of government. And we do follow it there. And, it is explicit on the functions of the branches of the government, perhaps especially of Congress as it enumerates its powers one by one. And, we do at least reasonably well following it there.

But, what of political parties? The Constitution doesn't even mention them. What's up there? Where did they come from?  It appears we have meandered from government the way that the Constitution set government up.

Make no mistake, parties are a big element in our government system. You could well argue that they are the biggest influence of all. There is seldom a piece of legislation that isn't generated by one of our two parties.

They've kind of taken over our government.

And, you might wonder if we would be better off without them since the Constitution gives them no license.