1. “It is of great importance in a republic not only to guard society against the opposition of its rules, but to guard one part of society against the injustice of the other part. Different interests necessarily exist in different classes of citizens. If a majority by united by a common interest, the rights of the minority will be insecure.”
-James Madison
Federalist 51
a. Explain the central point that Madison is making about the dangers of democracy
b. Explain two constitutional provisions the Framers devised to guard against the problems that Madison is addressing.
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