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  "textContent": "James Madison wrote Federalist No. 10, published November 22, 1787, to defend the U.S. Constitution by arguing that a large republic could control factions better than small democracies. Parties are Factions Factions—defined as groups united by passion or interest adverse to others’ rights—arise inevitably as a symptom of the human condition, property, and opinions. Extend […]",
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