An essay that argues one of two points: (1) that political parties are the kinds of factions that James Madison describes inFederalistNo. 10 or (2) that political parties have important distinctions from factions as Madison understood them. Your essay must include: A claim or thesis that is explicit and takes a clear stand on the issue described in the prompt At least one piece of factual evidence fromFederalistNo. 10 At least one piece of factual evidence from history or current events that illustrates your point Clear explanations of how your evidence supports your claim or thesis A direct response to alikelycounterargument one might make against your claim or thesis