LAD: Federlist #10

LAD: Federalist #10

1. Why are factions so difficult to eliminate?

Factions, or branches and distinctions within bodies of government and society, are difficult to eliminate due to people’s tenancy to feel passion and emotion towards specific opinions and causes. Removing the right to think individually and to support whatever causes or motions one may, would be denying the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for American citizens. Although not always the easiest to manage, people of different backgrounds, religions, and political add to the richness of administration and community. Diversity is the key to development of thought and practice, allowing new ideas to come forthright. It would be vain and foolish to suggest that government of any body of collective organization would be successful in creating a fellowship in which all people were meant to think the exact same way. The real question in this issue would be how to work with and satisfy the various groups of people within a community, as separation within government is inevitable.

2. If factions cannot be removed then how can they be controlled?

According to the Federalist document #10, the control of various fractions may be obtained through the proper use of a predominately Republican government. This Republican government would allow the people to make decisions and hold power over their own lives, however baring some differences from a pure democracy. Different tactics may be employed in dealing with fractions with consideration to the issue at hand, and the amount of people included. If the majority of the population is not included in the fraction, for example, the Republican party may have a vote, indicating what is best for the entirety of the public. If the majority of the public is included in the fraction however, it must act on behalf of the good of the public’s interests and concerns.