When madison uses the word faction, he is most likely be referring to
a) abolition groups.
b) immigrant groups.
c) political parties.
d) educated northerners.

C.

Madison's worry about factions was really about political parties, as we understand them today.

Very quickly, Madison's fears were realized. The Federalists and the Democratic Republicans fought fiercely from the outset.

the anwser is a) to prevent military conflict