American Government
Mr. Bekemeyer
Madison’s “The Federalist No. 10” [Lanahan]
1.
What was Madison’s interpretation of “Faction”?
2.
How does Madison attempt to control factions?
3.
Why did Madison wish to leave factions alone and attempt to not control them?
4.
Describe Madison’s two methods to cure factionalism.
a.
b.
5.
What is at the root of factionalism?
6.
In the 1700’s, what provided the breakdown between one faction and another?
7.
What is the difference between a democracy and a republic?
8.
How did the Constitution, according to Madison, resolve the problem of one
government becoming too powerful?
9.
What are the remedies to resolving the diseases of a republican government?
Madison's "The Federalist No. 51" [Lanahan]
1.
Explain James Madison's plan for the distribution of political power in the
Constitution.
2.
What did James Madison mean when he said, "Ambition must be made to
counteract ambition."
3.
What is a compound republic?
4.
How does James Madison view human nature?
5.
Why is faction important to Madison?
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