This brings to mind the idea of interest groups or special interests, which are people with common interests, goals, or agendas. These factions are groups that come together to advance their interests, sometimes disregarding the greater good, similar to what we see with modern interest groups or political factions today. In Federalist #10, James Madison points to the diversity of individuals’ abilities, talents, and capacities as the basis for creating private property and wealth. Madison believes that differences in natural abilities impact people’s ability to acquire wealth, leading to some owning property while others do not. However, this overlooks structural inequalities like access to education and resources that also influence wealth accumulation. This differs from modern ideas of government, which often prioritize equality and social welfare. Madison’s focus on protecting property rights reflects the framers’ concern for safeguarding the economic interests of the wealthy, which may be surprising compared to modern views on the government’s role.