Federalist 10

Federalist Papers

Essays supporting the ratification of the Constitution.

Authors

Madison, Hamilton, and Jay wrote the papers.

Ratification Debates

Discussions on adopting the Constitution.

Republican Government

A system supporting elected representatives.

Federalist 10

Essay addressing majority tyranny and factions.

Tyranny of the Majority

Majority's oppression of minority rights.

Pure Democracy

Direct rule by majority, risks minority rights.

Factions

Groups prioritizing their interests over others'.

Minority

Economic and regional groups, not racial.

Mischiefs of Faction

Problems caused by competing interests in society.

Removing Causes of Faction

Two methods: destroy liberty or enforce uniformity.

Liberty

Essential freedom that allows faction formation.

Competing Factions

Diverse interests leading to compromise for common good.

Dilution of Power

Larger groups reduce individual faction influence.

Common Motive

Shared interests among citizens reduce factional conflict.

Effects of Factions

Controlling faction influence through republican governance.

Size and Diversity

Larger nations create more factions to manage.

Compromise

Negotiation among factions for societal benefit.

Invasion of Rights

Majority's potential violation of minority rights.