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Madison defines factions as groups of citizens with common interests or opinions. He argues that the two ways to eliminate factions - taking away liberty or enforcing uniform opinions - are unacceptable as they infringe on freedom. Instead, he proposes that a large republic is better able to control factions than a pure democracy, as it is harder for factions to form majorities and gain influence over a larger population and territory.

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Wesley Major

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