James Madison had previously published twenty-six out of the eighty-five Federalist Papers in 1787-1788, the two most influential Federalist Papers regarding the issues of factions and tyranny were Federalist Papers 10 and 51. ... Calhoun argued that when the government acts and it might hurt a minority faction that action should simply not be taken, with the exception of morale issues. Daniel Webster during the nullification process quotes James Madison from Federalist Paper 51 "if the majority is united by common interest the rights of the minorities will be insecure," and the Southern state...

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In Madison's Federalist 10, it is evident that he was not in favor of the formation of factions. ... Madison made the point that the dangers of factions can only be limited by controlling its effects. ... He says that the inclination to form factions is inherent, however the parties effectiveness can be regulated. ... While reading the Federalist Papers, Hamilton, Jay, and Madison paint a bleak picture of human nature. ... The founding fathers were knowledgeable about the dangers of human ambition. ...

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