Faction

When Madison defines faction he calls it "a group of citizens, with interests contrary to the rights of others or the interests of the whole community." I feel that this is a good representation of what a faction is. Madison seems to have a negative view of factions and looks down upon them, recognizing that they might cause problems to the U.S. It is evident that majority factions could cause major problems, if they get too many people or too much power than minority factions would be oppressed.

1. Would the political parties of today be considered factions?
2. Are factions OK if they are kept under control?
3. How could you get rid of factions in today's government?
4. Is the government in control today? Or is the two party system too powerful?

In today's government, I believe that factions are our political parties. The two political parties that we have in our government have their own interests and are looking out for their own party, whether its in elections, or even voting on things. And I do feel as if today's political parties have gotten too powerful.