federalist papers

The Federalist Papers Madison begins perhaps the most famous of the Federalist papers by stating that one of the strongest arguments in favor of the Constitution is the fact that it establishes a government capable of controlling the violence and damage caused by factions. Madison defines that factions are groups of people who gather together to protect and promote their special economic interests and political opinions. Although these factions are at odds with each other, …

…character of Federalists”. We can easily see that Interest and principle is the central theme highlighted in the making of the Federalist Papers. They aim to secure the rights of the people and preserve the form of popular government. Clearly a form of representative government is needed in large countries, not only to protect the people from the "schemes of oppression” of the few, but also to protect us against the rule of the mob.