What concept that we have already discussed does “faction” remind you of?

The concept of social class reminds me very similarity of faction as faction is amounting to a majority or 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. This is very similar to social classes as they are broken down into social and economic statuses.

According to Federalist #10 (written by James Madison), what is the sourceof wealth (private property)? What factor explains why some people get to possess wealth by owning private property, and others don’t (thus remaining poor)? This is a key question, because it shows how the authors of the Constitution thought about the difference between different classes of Americans! HINT: focus on the passage that begins: “The diversity in the faculties (WHAT DOES FACULTIES mean or refer to?) of men, from which the rights of property originate, is not les….”

The source of wealth (private property) is the facilities being built up. Within the reading, it states “The diversity in the faculties of men, from which the rights of property originate, is not less an insuperable obstacle to a uniformity of interests. The protection of these faculties is the first object of government.” The factor that explains why some people get to possess wealth by owning private property and others don’t (thus remaining poor) is “From the protection of different and unequal faculties of acquiring property, the possession of different degrees and kinds of property immediately results; and from the influence of these on the sentiments and views of the respective proprietors, ensues a division of the society into different interests and parties.”

Do you agree with this explanation of wealth and poverty?

I do not particularly agree with this explanation of wealth and poverty because have too much of wealth and poverty can be very dangerous in a society. Individuals believe they can start taking control within their power of wealth and do what ever it is they want to do and not face consequences.

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.

The core mission of the US government is that “As long as the reason of man continues fallible, and he is at liberty to exercise it, different opinions will be formed. As long as the connection subsists between his reason and his self-love, his opinions and his passions will have a reciprocal influence on each other; and the former will be objects to which the latter will attach themselves. The diversity in the faculties of men, from which the rights of property originate, is not less an insuperable obstacle to a uniformity of interests.”

Given the discussion in questions 1-4, are you surprised that Federalist #10 is not in favor of democracy, and supports a Republican (representative) form of government? Why would d the author dislike a (pure) democratic form of government? Hint: think about how this question connects with the social classes…

I am not surprised that Federalist #10 is not in favor of democracy and supports a Republican form of government. The author states within the article “From this view of the subject it may be concluded that a pure democracy, by which I mean a society consisting of a small number of citizens, who assemble and administer the government in person, can admit of no cure for the mischiefs of faction . . . A republic, by which I mean a government in which the scheme of representation takes place, opens a different prospect, and promises the cure for which we are seeking.” He showcases the two differences of the views he sees for democracy and republic.

1. A concept that reminds me of a faction is religion. Groups of people who have different beliefs in their religion. 
2. According to Federalist the source of wealth is “the most common and durable source of faction has been the various and unequal distribution of property” A factor That explains why some people don’t get to possess wealth by owning a private property because they don’t have the funds to do so such as wealthier people. As well as the middle and lower social class don’t get the same privileges that the upper social class do. They are treated very differently because of their income.
3. Yes I somewhat agree what this explanation of wealth and poverty 
4. “It is to protect and promote u.s security, prosperity and all democratic values and shape an international environment in which all Americans can thrive ” It does surprise me because I don’t really see this being enforced as much as it should be in certain situations. Which is very unfair to those people who have experienced it and are still experiencing it till this day.
5. I’m not exactly sure why (I had some trouble on this question)

1. The term “faction” reminds me of groups that have different opinions or interests within a larger society. It relates to how different people can have their own goals that might conflict with others.
2. According to Federalist #10, wealth comes from owning private property. Some people can get wealthy by owning property because they have different skills and talents. “Faculties” refers to the abilities or skills that people have, which means that not everyone has the same chances to earn money or succeed.
3. I can see why this explanation makes sense because it shows how individual skills and opportunities affect wealth. However, I think it also misses how larger social problems can keep some people poor.
4. The main job of the US government is to protect the rights and property of its citizens. This might surprise some people because it seems different from the idea that the government should focus on helping everyone equally.
5. I’m not surprised that Federalist #10 prefers a representative government over pure democracy. The author believes that if everyone votes directly, the majority might ignore the rights of the minority, especially the wealthy. This shows a concern about how different social classes can affect power and decision-making.

1. What concept that we have already discussed does “faction” remind you of?
2. According to Federalist #10 (written by James Madison), what is the source of wealth (private property)? What factor explains why some people get to possess wealth by owning private property, and others don’t (thus remaining poor)? This is a key question, because it shows how the authors of the Constitution thought about the difference between different classes of Americans! HINT: focus on the passage that begins: “The diversity in the faculties (WHAT DOES FACULTIES mean or refer to?) of men, from which the rights of property originate, is not les….”
3. Do you agree with this explanation of wealth and poverty?
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.
5. Given the discussion in questions 1-4, are you surprised that Federalist #10 is not in favor of democracy, and supports a Republican (representative) form of government? Why would d the author dislike a (pure) democratic form of government? Hint: think about how this question connects with the social classes…