Madison’s strongest argument in favor of the constitution is that an established government is capable of controlling the violence in factions. A faction is a number of citizens that are united by a common interest to protect and promote their political opinions as Madison puts it. Madison argues that factions are inevitable and deeply woven into human nature. The only way to remove factions would be to remove any diversity in the amounts of wealth, property, and opinion, which is impossible. This leads to property rights and where they originate from. The protection of those[property] rights are put first in the government, but there was still a problem; unequal distribution of property. Madison feared it would then cause an economic faction, therefore, helping them promote their own interest and causing conflict between the rich and poor. This gets Madison thinking. …show more content…
He wanted to create a government that didn’t have the power to destroy the freedoms that they were protecting. He argues that a government shouldn’t try to control negative effects of factions when addressing problems. He came up with two points about democracy and republic and the differences between them. Madison came to the conclusion that a republic would be better for controlling the factions and a pure democracy wouldn’t.
The Federalist 10 and Chapter 3 in my A.P Government book have a connection when talking about the federal republic. Chapter 3 is basically a two sentence summary of his two thoughts. They both explain the “new plan” and the Constitution. Explaining the pros of becoming a federal republic and how the Constitution is a benefit and not a regret. Madison says that a republic allows people that citizens elect into office choose what’s best for the country and the Constitution keeps the elected officials in