James Madison describes a faction as "a number of citizens, whether amounting to a majority or a minority of the whole, who are united and actuated by some common impulse of passion, or of interest, adversed to the rights of other citizens, or to the permanent and aggregate interests of the community." In other words, Madison sees factions as a possible problem for the United States and views them negatively. He thinks they could be harmful to the well-being of the country.
My definition: A group of people who join together because of a common interest.
1. Are the political parties factions?
2. Are factions controlled today or still a cause for concern?
3. Are there any scenarios in which factions would be okay?
4. How badly would our country be affected if a faction became too powerful?
Today, some factions could be the political parties. People in a political party are bonded together by common goals and interests, but could still have some conflicting ideas.
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