Explain Madison's defense of the Constitution in Federalist No. 10
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Identify the central question of Federalist No. 10—that is, how to deal with the problem of factions.
2, Discuss Madison's definition of "factions" and their threat to society.
3, Explain Madison's claim that only representative democracy could adequately protect individual liberty from majority rule.
4, Explain the ways in which a democracy differs from a republic according to Madison.
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Who was pivotal in obtaining French support for America's revolution?
a. John Adams b. Benjamin Franklin c. John Jay d. George Washington
What does the conscience model of representation tell us about representation?
a. The job of the legislator is to stick to the will of the people. b. A legislator follows his/her own judgment until the will of the public becomes involved in the issue, at which point he or she should heed their wishes. c. A legislator follows the will of the people in most instances until conscience pulls him or her in a different direction. d. A legislator always places the interests of the nation ahead of the district or the state.