Sunday, September 23, 2012

LAD #5: The Federalist #10


1. Why are factions so difficult to eliminate?
Factions are so difficult to eliminate because they are formed by the difference of opinions. Factions are political parties of sorts, and in politics there are going to be people who have opposing opinions on issues. This leads to tension between factions, which leads to the destruction of a republic.

2. If factions cannot be removed then how can they be controlled?
Factions can be controlled by removing the causes of the faction or to control its effects. By removing the faction, liberty is also being removed. By controlling its effects, a society with all the same ideas and opinions would form, which is not desirable. It is possible to control a faction in a large republic, with a great number of voters and candidates.

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