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.
Some Students have been having trouble with Federalist #10. Here is a handy article that helps translate Madison's intentions:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.southsearepublic.org/article/17/read/short_essay_on_federalist_paper_no10
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