ecause people can never all be the same. Madison wanted the United States to be a republic, a form of democracy in which power is vested in representatives, so there will be a greater number of citizens represented and we will also be able to have more control over the factions effects. In today’s society, we see many examples of James Madison’s explicit view on American political culture. Everyone in America, from the time that they have been born, has been placed into factions. Newborns are put into daycare facilities based on their parent’s income and parental beliefs. Students, throughout their entire academic career, have volunteered to become part of at least one faction. Some students stay after school for art club, French club, guitar club, or a select few even stay after for student council. The students select the student council members, by having fellow classmates’ sign the petition form that each individual member must get signed in order to become a representative. At the meetings, the student council might have enough money to only sponsor one after school activity, so they need to hear out each club and decide which one needs the money the worst. Although, some of the members of council are also members of the art club, that doesn't mean that the art club automatically gets the sponsorship. The council members want to get reelected the following year, so they are going to base their choice on what the people want, not their own personal bias. Liberty gives Americans their freedom. Although many people like to complain about our government and point out all of its bad qualities, most of the time legitimacy is never questioned. We feel very strongly in being able to conduct ourselves without the presence of the government in everything that we do. Now if this means electing rich while males into office, then so be it. James Madison knew that no matter who took office, that the general...
