Federalist Paper #10 Flashcards

Flashcards about Federalist Paper #10

Who wrote the Federalist Papers?

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

What was the focus of the Federalist Papers?

To convince everyone to adopt the Constitution

What was Publius' view on establishing a strong republic?

He is viewing himself and the other Federalists as trying to establish a strong republic

According to Federalist 10, what does a well-constructed union need to be able to do?

A well-constructed union needs to be able to control the violence of a faction

What claim does Madison make about a pure democracy in Federalist No. 10?

That a pure democracy can admit of no cure for the mischiefs of faction

What does Madison think of participatory democracies?

He doesn't think too highly of them; he says a majority is going to take over and trample over the rights of everyone else

How does Madison define a republic?

A government in which the scheme of representation takes place

According to Madison, what happens in a republic?

In a republic, you are delegating the government to a small number of citizens elected by the rest

What is Madison's claim about a republic ruling over a large territory?

That a republic is better at ruling over a greater sphere of country and a greater number of citizens

What is James Madison arguing for in Federalist Paper #10?

To argue for a republic, specifically a large republic, which the US Constitution provides for