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Factions & Interest Groups (Federalism & Anti-Federalism…
Factions & Interest Groups
Federalism & Anti-Federalism
Federalist Papers
Factions
Problems brought about by factions
Instability, injustice and confusion
Problems with pure democracy
A common passion, common goal and interest interest shared by the majority would lead to oppression of the weaker minority
Solution - Federalism
Keeps the government in check - the government is divided into single and distinct departments that keep each other in check
In America - the power surrendered by the people are divided into 2 distinct governments
Difficulty of framing a government - separation of powers
Source of factions
Difference in opinions
unequal distribution of property
Difficulty of controlling factions
Causes of factions is an human cause - cannot be removed & the problem can be alleviated via control
Anti-Federalist Papers
Political Problem of the 3 branches of government
Problems of instituting a republic
Threats to the people foreseen by Centinel
Shuck's Public Interest Groups
Public Interest Group
Represents broad, diffused & non-commercial interests
Traditionally received little representation in public policy processes
formed via organisations that become politically active
Effectiveness at lobbying?
Foundation funding
Lack of lobbying funds
lack of a well-organised network
Access to media?
availability of public interest litigation