Primary Sources: James Madison's Federalist Papers No. 10

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Read the passage Primary Sources: James Madison's Federalist Papers No. 10. Then answer the questions below.

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Read the passage Primary Sources: James Madison's Federalist Papers No. 10. Then answer the questions below.

Last updated 11 months ago

3 questions

Note from the author:

Read the passage Primary Sources: James Madison's Federalist Papers No. 10. Then answer the questions below.

Instructions

Read the passage Primary Sources: James Madison's Federalist Papers No. 10. Then answer the questions below.

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Question 1

What is the main argument that James Madison presents in Federalist Paper 10?

Madison argues against the dangers of factions and the need for a large, diverse republic.

Madison argues for the need to limit the power of the judiciary.

Madison argues for the importance of maintaining individual state sovereignty.

Madison argues for a strong executive branch to enforce laws.

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Question 2

the importance of establishing a strong monarchy to prevent factions

the benefits of having a large and diverse republic to control the effects of factions

the value of individual state sovereignty above all else

the dangers of letting small factions gain too much power in the government

the need for a direct democracy in the United States to guard against factions

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Question 3

A large republic with varied interests will better protect against the development of factions.
A republic can only exist in a small society with limited interests.
Representative democracy is more effective than direct democracy at limiting factions.
Factions usually benefit a republic by balancing power across society.
It is important to promote factions for a healthy democracy.

Question 1

Madison argues against the dangers of factions and the need for a large, diverse republic.

Madison argues for the need to limit the power of the judiciary.

Madison argues for the importance of maintaining individual state sovereignty.

Madison argues for a strong executive branch to enforce laws.

Question 2

the importance of establishing a strong monarchy to prevent factions

the benefits of having a large and diverse republic to control the effects of factions

the value of individual state sovereignty above all else

the dangers of letting small factions gain too much power in the government

the need for a direct democracy in the United States to guard against factions

Question 3

A large republic with varied interests will better protect against the development of factions.
A republic can only exist in a small society with limited interests.
Representative democracy is more effective than direct democracy at limiting factions.
Factions usually benefit a republic by balancing power across society.
It is important to promote factions for a healthy democracy.