Madison's Views on Factions in a Republic

Very Hard Unit 1: Foundations Of Democracy Federalist Papers

In the context of the Federalist Papers, particularly Federalist No. 10, James Madison addresses the dangers of factions and advocates for a large republic as a solution. Considering Madison's arguments, which of the following best reflects his views on the effectiveness of a large republic in controlling the negative effects of factions?

A large republic dilutes the influence of factions, making it easier for them to dominate the government.

Factions can be controlled by removing their causes, which is a viable solution endorsed by Madison.

A large republic increases the likelihood of multiple factions, which can create a diverse marketplace of ideas.

The benefits of a large republic are minimized by local factions exerting more influence on national policies.

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