Monday, September 19, 2011

Homework 1.8 (Assigned 9/19)

Read Federalist Paper #10.   The paper can be found in the Woll book, or by following the link below:

http://www.constitution.org/fed/federa10.htm

Answer the following:

1.  What do the writers of Federalist #10 believe the role of faction is in a political system?  Do you agree?  Why or why not?

2.  According the the writers of Federalist #10, what is the most common cause of faction in a Republic?  Do you agree?  Why or why not?

3.  According to the writers of Federalist #10, why is a republic superior to a democracy?  Give at least two reasons.

1 comment:

  1. Some Students have been having trouble with Federalist #10. Here is a handy article that helps translate Madison's intentions:

    http://www.southsearepublic.org/article/17/read/short_essay_on_federalist_paper_no10

    Email with any questions you have

    Pedone

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