1. “Faction” reminds me of a group of people fighting within each other.
  2. According to Federalist #10, the source of wealth is one’s skill or time. Some people get to possess wealth by owning private property because they already have generational wealth to help invest them into their business. The ‘others’ remain poor because they either remain wanting to live within their means and maintain a simple life. Another big reason would be not having the money, resources, and opportunity to even make that sort of money. Thus continuing the cycle of the working class, making the rich richer. 
  3. I do and do not agree with this explanation of wealth and poverty. While I do agree, the basic formula of someone’s wealth is someone’s great skill and time put into something. However, I think the opportunity to be given a chance is very limited to those who already have wealth. Therefore, not making is accessible to just anybody with incredible skills. 
  4.  The core mission of the US government is to protect people’s rights and property. This does not really surprise me. The government today is also very big on protecting people and their property but does not do much to back it up. I can also see that being true back then. I believe this only really applies to who the government deems important, which is the wealthy people. 
  5. I am not surprised that Federalist #20 is not in favor of democracy. This would only allow everybody to have some sort of influence and power which the government did not want. This connects to social classes as it is used to keep it all in place. Keeping the working folks working for the rich, which has little to no say or power. 

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