The divisiveness plaguing American politics today is nothing new, says constitutional law scholar Noah Feldman. In fact, it dates back to the early days of the republic, when a dispute between Alexander Hamilton and James Madison led the two Founding Fathers to cut ties and form the country's first political parties. Join Feldman for some fascinating history of American factionalism -- and a hopeful reminder about how the Constitution has proven itself to be greater than partisanship.

Noah Feldman: Hamilton vs. Madison and the birth of American partisanship

Hamilton vs. Madison and the birth of American partisanship

The US Constitution, a masterwork of James Madison, is a timeless framework engineered to manage and bridge partisanship.

Hamilton and Madison's rift birthed US partisanship, yet their conflicting visions underscored the Constitution's resilience.

Freedom of speech, civil society, and separation of powers: Constitutional tools that guide the US through partisan ebbs and flows.