Question

How would James madison define the word faction?

Answer 1

Answer:

Madison defines a faction as "a number of citizens, whether amounting to a minority or majority 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".

Answer 2

Answer:

James Madison would define a fraction as a a number of people who are united and actuated by some impulse of passion, adverse to the rights of others, or the permanent and aggregate interests of the community

Explanation:

Madison defines a faction as "a number of citizens, whether amounting to a minority or majority 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".