- What concept that we have already discussed does “faction” remind you of?
Faction reminds me of social class, how they are basically a way to talk about a specific group that usually share some common interests or access.
- According to Federalist #10 (written by James Madison), what is…
2. According to Federalist #10, the source of wealth is that society and people have different faculties. By faculties he means different talents, abilities and inteligence, so, in Madison’s work, it’s natural to have some with more access than others, as it’s just the natural course and just shows how different the different groups are. This question and explanation is one that actually makes me get agitated, because it just gives an explanation to nepotism and generational wealth.
3. Do you agree with this explanation of wealth and poverty?
As a continuation to answer 2., as much as I understand what they mean by it, I still do not agree that it’s a valid explanation to different social classes and how the vast majority of wealth is held by a very small percentage of the entire population.,
4. What is the core mission (“first object”) of the US government? Does this surprise you, does it sound different from what our society today seems to suggest the core mission of the government is? Explain.
According to the reading, the core mission is the protection of the different and unequal faculties of men. It doesn’t surprise me, because society seems to suggest that the core mission of the current government is to protect rights, provide opportunities, and ensure fairness. We see every day that this is not what happens, it actually seems to be more closely related to the initial core mission, where the actual goal is to protect the wealthy, and control the working class.
5. Given the discussion in questions 1-4, are you surprised that Federalist #10 is not in….
Actually, I’m not surprised, Because it was clear that a real democracy would put power into the hands of the working class. And the Consitution and current governemnt fear that and takes multiple actions for that to not become true. A republican form of government enables them to protect their social class while ruling and controlling all lower classes, with a masked intent of ruling for the people.
