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Federalist No. 10, James Madison (copy)

As you read Federalist No. 10, answer the following questions. You may work with a partner but everyone must submit their answers individually.

Question 1

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What does Madison mean when using the term "faction"?

Question 2

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What danger does Madison say factions present to the rights of other citizens?

Question 3

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Give two examples of factions today.

Question 4

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Why does a majority faction present a challenge to a healthy republic?

Question 5

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How does a representative government protect against the passions of its citizenry?

Question 6

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Why, in Madison's view, is a pure democracy unable to handle the passions of citizens?

Question 7

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How does a large republic control dangerous factions?

Question 8

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Does Madison's thesis hold true today? Using specific evidence, explain why or why not.

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