- What concept that we have already discussed does “faction” remind you of?
Faction reminds one of a group or clique within a larger organization that has a shared interest or goal.Political parties, businesses, and even churches can all experience the schism that results from the presence of a faction. Faction formation is associated with increased potential for intragroup strife and conflict.
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….”
The source of wealth is private property. Some people are born into wealthy families and have the opportunity to inherit their wealth, while others are born into poor families and don’t have the same opportunity.
3.Do you agree with this explanation of wealth and poverty?
I do agree with it because its true most families have built wealth and the there’s communities who are just born into poverty because of capitalism.
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.
The promotion of the general welfare of the populace is the US government’s primary goal. No, they are not surprised by it. Promoting the general welfare of the populace has always been the main goal of the US government. This is seen from the numerous policies, plans, and services the government offers its people, such as social security, healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
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…
No, Federalist #10 favors a Republican (representative) form of government and opposes democracy. A pure democracy is opposed by the author of Federalist #10 because he thinks it breeds division and civil conflict.
