" AMONG the numerous advantages promised by a well-constructed Union, none deserves to be more accurately developed than its tendency to break and control the violence of faction... By a faction, I understand a number of citizens, whether amounting to a majority or a minority of the whole, who are united and actuated by some common impulse of passion, or of interest, adverse to the rights of other citizens, or to the permanent and aggregate interests of the community." 1. What advantage does Madison state the new government system will bring? 2. Read Madison's definition of a faction and summarize in your own, modern- day words how you would define a faction . Can you think of any examples of factions today
