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the American political tradition of association
Madison defines factions as a number of citizens (representing either the minority or majority of the whole) who are united by common passions and interests. Examples of factions today are political parties and unions.
Check out the Federalist papers, in particular No. 10. Factions are like political parties or large groups together for a cause.
Political parties
James Madison feared the emergence of political parties because he believed that the new American republic was a majority tyranny created by the domination of a single faction fighting for one set of interests. ( AP Addition of American Government book) In other words he feared that one political party would have more power than the other.
Madison's solution for controlling the effects of factions was the establishment of a republican government. He argued that the powers wielded by the factions be constitutionally limited.
Contemporary political scientists call groups with a particular agenda interest groups. In colonial times, James Madison called these groups factions.
Contemporary political scientists call groups with a particular agenda interest groups. In colonial times, James Madison called these groups factions.
Removing the causes of mischief or controlling the effects of the mischief.
Special interest groups and factions means the same thing but James Madison preferred to call it factions.
OPTIONS: limit the ability to form factions raise taxes on factions to lessen their power depend on only enlightened legislators serving in government control the influence factions have on government
Create a large enough republic to ensure that majority factions will