Madison famously wrote that “Liberty is to faction what air is to fire.” What did Madison mean by this statement?
What will be an ideal response?
When Madison talks about factions, he means any sort of group in society, particularly one organized around a particular interest and motivated to become involved in politics. He argues that a free society fosters the development of factions (or interest groups). When individuals are free to develop their interests and associate with others, they will naturally form groups around those interests.
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