1. The Federalist Papers
... how within these majorities and minorities, existed factions, groups of people united by a common interest that was counter to the public good. Acknowledging that people are factious by nature and will inevitably disagree when it comes to their interests in almost every matter, the only way to prevent against the oppression of minorities by majority factions, while still protecting civil liberties, was through a strong national government. Realistically ... , Madison explained, factions will exist within the government as well, because there must be some element of interest in order ... ...
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