Discuss James Madison's views on factions and how he would respond to the tremendous growth in the number of interest groups actively lobbying in Washington, D.C., over the past several decades
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1. Explain that Madison was distrustful of factions, defined as groups pursuing their own interest at the expense of the broader public good.
2. Explain that Madison believed that factions must be allowed, but that government could be designed so that no single faction becomes too dominant.
3. Provide a logical position that Madison might take in light of the preceding points. For instance, he would likely be disheartened by the proliferation of groups, but still adamant that they should be able to exist.
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