Madison famously wrote that “Liberty is to faction what air is to fire.” What did Madison mean by this statement?
What will be an ideal response?
When Madison talks about factions, he means any sort of group in society, particularly one organized around a particular interest and motivated to become involved in politics. He argues that a free society fosters the development of factions (or interest groups). When individuals are free to develop their interests and associate with others, they will naturally form groups around those interests.
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Article II of the United States Constitution requires what minimum and/or maximum age for a person to serve as president?
a. no minimum or maximum age b. minimum age of twenty-five, maximum age of seventy c. minimum age of eighteen d. minimum age of twenty-five e. minimum age of thirty-five
Discuss the different strategies used during presidential elections. What are the dynamics at the pre-primary, primary, and general-election stages? How does the primary-election strategy differ from the strategy of the general-election campaign?
What will be an ideal response?