Federalist No. 10
Definition
Federalist No. 10 is one of these essays written by James Madison that argues for a large republic as being most effective at controlling factions and preserving public good.
Analogy
Imagine if you're playing on a sports team with many players versus just few ones. In larger teams (like big republics), it's harder for any one player (or faction) to dominate or ruin things for everyone else because there are so many other players involved who can balance things out.
Related terms
Republicanism: A form of government where citizens elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf – this is what Madison was advocating for in No. 10.
Factions: These are groups within larger groups that have interests or agendas that may not align with those of others - think different cliques in a high school.
Majority Rule: This is the principle that decisions are made by a majority of members. Madison argued in No. 10 that in large republics, majority rule would prevent any one faction from gaining too much power.
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Practice Questions (20+)
According to Federalist No. 10, the potential danger of factions could be mitigated by:
In Federalist No. 10, Madison argued that the best way to prevent the majority from oppressing the minority is through:
According to Federalist No. 10, a faction is:
According to Federalist No. 10, what is the purpose of a strong central government?
How does Federalist No. 10 view the problem of factions in a democratic government?
According to Federalist No. 10, one of the dangers of factions was that they:
In a contemporary context, which current topic can the principles of Federalist No. 10 best be applied to?
According to Federalist No. 10, what was the purpose of a federal system?
What did Federalist No. 10 argue was the best way to control factionalism in a democratic society?
What is the main argument put forth by James Madison in Federalist No. 10?
How does the Federalist No. 10's idea of "factions" apply to modern politics?
What is the main argument presented by James Madison in Federalist No. 10?
According to the arguments in Federalist No. 10 and Brutus 1, what is considered the greatest source of political conflict?
In Federalist No. 10, which issue does James Madison identify as a primary cause of factions?
What is a key difference between the views of Federalist No. 10 and Brutus 1 regarding factions?
How has Federalist No. 10 influenced the development of political factions in modern U.S politics?
How did the historical context of factions in "Federalist No. 10" influence Madison's advocacy for a large republic?
Why did James Madison in Federalist No. 10 argue that a large republic was the best defense against factions?
How does Federalist No. 10's view on factions relate to the contemporary U.S. two-party system?
How does Federalist No. 10's perspective on majority rule compare to the concept of pluralism in modern political theory?
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