James Madison
What would James Madison and George Washington think of the large number of fractions today?
Based on Federalist No. 10 and Washington’s Farewell Address what would James Madison and George Washington think of the large number of fractions today? Did their concerns about factions(interest groups) turn out to be true? What are some current day examples from American politics?
I know both give the warnings of factions but yet Madison feels there should be a large number of them so one does not take over right?
Washington warned that political parties would split the nation. If you look at the stalement in Washington DC (whatever your political beliefs are), you probably are sympathetic to Washington’s fears.
From Shmoop
James Madison: The Father of the Constitution