Federalist 10

Author

James Madison

Mainly argues for what in terms of government?

A strong central government with a constitution

Argued a strong central government would provide what for its citizens?

Security/military and controlling damage caused by factions

Factions

groups of people who gather together to protect and promote their special economic interests or political opinions

Promoted what form of government?

Representative form of government- many elect the few who govern

Was against what type of government?

Participatory democracy; cannot control factions because the strongest or largest faction dominates + there’s no way to protect weak factions/minorities

Believes the states don’t loose _____ but gain _____?

States don’t loose sovereignty but they gain safety and protection