Heimler's AP Gov Federalist No. 10

James Madison

Author of Federalist No. 10, aimed to persuade Americans to ratify the Constitution.

Federalist Papers

A collection of writings by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay convincing Americans to support the Constitution.

Factions

Groups of citizens united by passion or interest adverse to the rights of others or the common good.

Violence of faction

The disruptive actions that factions undertake, seen by Madison as dangerous.

Remove causes of faction

Madison's first proposed solution, deemed a bad idea as it would destroy liberty.

Control the effects of faction

Madison's preferred solution, achieved through a republican form of government.

Pure democracy

A system where majority dominates, with no protection for minority interests.

Republic

A political system in which representation is used to control faction power and protect minority interests.

Dilution of power

In a large republic, the influence of any single faction is reduced.

Competition & compromise

In a republic, factions must negotiate, leading to stability and protection of liberty.