Federalist #10

Question 1

The Federalists Papers

How will we protect minority rights in a democratic society? If “the govern” is respponsible, How will they actually do it?

Answer 1

• making sure that the minorities voices are heard
• the govern can add limitations to the majorites and make sure factions are not spreading

If factions spread then it can opress the minorites and their rights

Question 2

Central Political Question

Why does madision think Factions are the Greatest danger to democratic society?

Answer 2

• factions is seen as a threat
• These are groups that go against the community
• Rivalry groups can be made & cause chaos

Factions are a group of people with the same ideologies

Question 3

Federalist #10 - Madison Political Theory

How does Madison define factions?

Answer 3

• A minor group that shares the same interests. And their interests go against the community beliefs

Question 4

What are two ways to remove the causes of political faction?

Answer 4

• Get rid of liberty; Take away rights
• abolish factions; abolish by force