Explain Madison's idea of factions in Federalist 10

What will be an ideal response?

An ideal response will:
1) Identify the central question of Federalist 10, which is how to deal with the problem of factions.
2) Discuss Madison's definition of factions and their threat to society. "The most common and durable source of factions has been the various and unequal distribution of property."

Political Science

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a. sociology. b. economics. c. anthropology. d. psychology.

Political Science

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The Constitution clearly places political authority in the hands of the people. 2. After a thorough investigation, federal officials determined that Angel Raich and Diane Monson were in compliance with national drug laws. 3. Federal systems divide the sovereignty of citizens between two or more levels of government. 4. The framers of the Constitution succeeded in making clear and precise descriptions of the relationship between national and state authority.

Political Science