This article defined faction as sub-group of people who have ideas,
passions, or beliefs and trying their best to achieve it. Then Madison goes deeper
to explain how faction might effect negatively on government or society. He
mentioned there are two ways to deal with “by removing its causes; the other,
by controlling its effects” Madison, The
Federalist Papers”. Then he explained more on “removing” and it could be
by destroy the liberty or give the equalities for every citizen. I disagree
with destroy the liberty because America known as liberty land so, it can’t be
separated.
Moreover, Madison defined a democracy and a republic and distinguish
between them. Democracy” a society consisting of a small number of citizens,
who assemble and administer the government in person, can admit of no cure for
the mischiefs of faction.” Madison, The Federalist Papers”. Democracy gives the
citizen the right to choose who going to represent them in the government.
Republic” a government in which the scheme of
representation takes place, opens a different prospect, and promises the cure
for which we are seeking.”.” Madison, The Federalist Papers”. In republic, the government
selects its leaders depend on the law which doesn’t give the citizen the opportunity
to participate.
I will write about causes and effects of faction
and how to deal with it.
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