1. James Madison and the Federalist Ten
The Founding Fathers knew what we know now, that humans will always form groups centering on areas of common interest, and as James Madison stated in the Federalist Papers No. 10, "There are two methods of curing the mischiefs of faction: the one, by removing its causes; the other, by controlling its effects...the first remedy(is)worse than the disease.... Just as James Madison prophesied in the Federalist Papers No. 10, minority rule is just as dangerous as tyranny of the majority. ...
After the constitution, the Federalist papers were created, works to ratify this constitution. In particular, Federalist papers #10 and #51, James Madison makes bold arguments and comments about the framing of the constitution. ... The main purpose of Federalist paper #10 is factions. ... In Federalist #51, Madison says, "If men were angels, no government would be necessary.... Madison makes very wise statements in Federalists #10 and #51. ...