James Madison Expressed Concerns About What He Called "Factions

question 11

Essay

James Madison expressed concerns about what he called "factions." Are there modern-day factions that pursue their self-interest at the expense of the broader public interest? Evaluate whether interest groups function in the public interest as pluralists might argue or work against the public interest.

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