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Worksheet_Intro to American Government

Worksheet_Intro to American Government

Q What is a “faction”? What are some examples of factions today?

Q Which is Madison more concerned about: small factions or large factions? Why?What are two ways of eliminating the causes of faction that Madison suggests people could try? Why is each unacceptable?According to Madison, the most common reason for factions is "the unequal distribution of property." Why does this lead to factions? How might this lead to problems in governing?What is a "pure" democracy and why does Madison say that this form of government cannot control factions? Whose interests are at risk in a democracy?Why factions are more easily controlled in large republics?

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A faction is a group of people who work for their own benefits and promote their self-interest which are mostly related to economy and also they promote their specific political views instead of thinking about nation as a whole. Some examples of factions today are NEA and NRH.