1. Federalist No. 10
... . This type of a pure democracy would never be able to control factions because the majority faction would always prevail, and there would be no way to protect minority rights. Madison hoped that the elected representatives would be the most knowledgeable and trust worthy men in the country. With ... were part of a particular faction; the pure representatives would be able to contrast the rebel views of the bad. Madison is concerned that, "no man is allowed to be a judge in his own cause; because his interest will certainly bias his judgment, and, not improbably, corrupt his ... governm...
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