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    James Madison‚ who was devoted to the principles of a republic and liberty‚ wrote Federalist Paper No.10. The first argument that the author rises is about the inseparability of faction and liberty. He suggests that the government should not be concentrated on trying to prevent the causes of faction‚ but just control its effects. He states that to remove the causes that provoke the development of factions you either destroy the liberty which is essential for political life (“liberty is to

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    Federalist 10 was written by James Madison and was officially presented to the public on Thursday‚ November 22‚ 1787. Federalist 10 was written in concordance with other essays published under The Federalist Papers. In this essay‚ Madison defines a “faction” as well as explains the potential dangers of allowing them to progress. Federalist 10‚ also entitled “The Utility of the Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection (continued)”‚ was an article directed towards the people of

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    In the Federalist paper No. 51‚ James Madison argues that‚ “Ambition must be made to counteract ambition.” Madison wanted a system of government where the powers would be divided. He just did not want a majority to choose policy. For this reason he divided Congress into the House of Representatives and the Senate to help separate the power. Madison as well as his fellow Framers felt that the non-wealthy majority would tyrannize the wealthy minority if given political power. He feared that the majority

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    The Federalist essay number ten‚ was one of many essays written by James Madison. Madison wrote these essays in order to try and lessen factions in popular governments. “By some common impulse of passion‚ or of interest‚ adverse to the rights of other citizens‚ or to the permanent and aggregate interests of the community(Madison).” He claims that with a popular government‚ factions will be reduced but can never be fully abolished. A constitution can help build a republic‚ where most get a say in

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    In James Madison’s The Federalist‚ No.10‚ he argues that factions are harmful‚ therefore a large republic must be created in order to keep it from becoming a faction. Madison asserts factions are detrimental to the government because they tend to cause chaotic discourse between those involved‚ thus not accomplishing anything. Citizens that are concerned about their government do not want factions‚ and they are willing to lawfully combat against them. Madison also asserts that governments should

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    Federalist Paper #10 Essay In perhaps the greatest installment of the federalist papersJames Madison describes how factions‚ which work against the interest of the public‚ can be controlled through a constitutional government. Factions are defined by Madison as groups of people that gather together to promote their own economic interests and political opinions (gradesaver.com). These factions often work against each other‚ and infringe upon the rights of others. Most people are concerned with

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    NOTES •James Madison was very involved in the Revolutionary War during the ratification of the Constitution. He and Alexander Hamilton wrote most of the Federalist papers. “The Federalist (also known as the "Federalist Papers") is a collection of eighty-five essays on the U.S. Constitution written under the pseudonym Publius by Alexander Hamilton‚ James Madison‚ and John Jay. Madison and Hamilton eventually wrote all but five of the essays‚ which appeared serially in New York City newspapers between

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    The Federalist No. 10‚ The Utility of the Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection (continued) was first published in the Daily Advertiser on November 22‚ 1787‚ written by James Madison. Madison explains that a strong constitution most be able to control violence and hostility caused by passionate citizens. Madison explains that these factions can be dangerous to a democratic government; an example of this is the Shay’s Rebellion. However‚ Madison is aware that these factions

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    Federalist 41 & 45 One of the most important concerns of the argument presented by James Madison in The Federalist No. 41 & 45 is the possible misappropriation of power that the government has over the country. Madison stresses the importance of maintaining civil liberties and preventing the government from having too much power. The new government will be granted great influence over many aspects of life for the American citizen so there must be a system of checks and balances. Federalist believed

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    James Madison: “Father of the Constitution” James Madison was the fourth President of America. He is best remembered today as the “Father of the Constitution” and for leading the War of 1812 against Britain. Madison was born on March 16‚ 1751 in Port Conway‚ Virginia‚ and was the oldest of 12 children. He grew up on a large tobacco plantation where his family had about one hundred slaves. When he was 11 years old‚ he began his schooling at a boarding school for five years. However‚ due to health

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