Intro to Federalist 10

Word Cloud

What words describe a strong and stable society?

Poll

Should a majority always get what it wants in a democracy?

• Yes, majority rule is fair

• No, minority rights must be protected

• It depends on the issue

Poll

Which is more dangerous to a government: instability or tyranny?

• Instability

• Tyranny

• Both equally

Poll

Which system do you think works better: a pure democracy or a representative republic?

• Pure democracy

• Representative republic

• A mix of both

Match

Match the following

• Ratify

• Amend

• Soveriegnty

• Federalism

To approve

To edit or change

Total power over your own country

The states and federal government share power

• To approve

• To edit or change

• Total power over your own country

• The states and federal government share power

Multiple Choice

This federalist paper was about factions

• Federalist 10
• Federalist 51
• Federalist 70
• Federalist 78
• Letter from Birmingham Jail

Multiple Choice

Who is the "Father of the Constitution"? 

• George Washington
  
• Thomas Jefferson
  
• James Madison
• John Hancock

Multiple Choice

What were The Federalist Papers?

• A collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution

• A series of laws enacted in the early United States

• A group of revolutionary war pamphlets

• A set of amendments to the United States Constitution

Multiple Choice

In Federalist Paper #10, what is a faction?

• a majority tyranny

• the extended sphere

• special interest groups

• the new Constitution

Fill in the Blank

Madison warns that governments have ______ because of factions.

Multiple Choice

What two methods does Madison say could eliminate factions, and why are they impractical?

• Promoting individualism and encouraging diverse beliefs, both of which create conflict.
• Increasing government control and limiting free speech, which would lead to oppression.
• Implementing strict regulations on political parties, which would undermine democracy.
• The two methods are destroying liberty and ensuring uniformity of opinions, both of which are impractical.

Open Ended

Explain in your own words (3-5 sentences) why it is impossible to eliminate factions.

Fill in the Blank

A republic (_______ _______) is the solution.

Open Ended

Choose a rhetorical appeal (ethos, pathos, logos) and explain how Madison uses it to enhance his argument, quoting the text with MLA citations.

Open Ended

Explain Madison’s analogy comparing liberty and faction to air and fire. (3-5 sentences)

Multiple Choice

How does Madison use diction and tone to strengthen his argument?

• Madison uses diction to evoke emotions and an assertive tone to enhance his argument's persuasiveness.
• Madison relies on vague language to obscure his message and a dismissive tone to alienate his readers.
• Madison employs simple diction to clarify his points and a sarcastic tone to undermine his credibility.
• Madison uses complex language to confuse the audience and a neutral tone to weaken his argument.

Multiple Choice

What is parallelism?

• Parallelism is a rhetorical device that involves using similar grammatical structures in a series of phrases or clauses.
• Parallelism refers to the simultaneous occurrence of events in time.
• Parallelism is a technique for measuring distances in geometry.
• Parallelism is a method of organizing data in computer science.

Multiple Choice

How does Madison use parallelism in Federalist No. 10?

• Madison uses parallelism to emphasize the contrast between the dangers of factions and the benefits of a large republic.
• Madison utilizes parallelism to show the inevitability of factional conflict in any society.
• Madison employs parallelism to highlight the strengths of individual states over a large government.
• Madison uses parallelism to illustrate the unity of factions in a small republic.

Multiple Choice

Why does Madison use rhetorical questions in his argument?

• To confuse the audience and distract from the main point.
• To provide clear answers and solutions to the issue.
• To summarize his argument in a straightforward manner.
• To engage the audience and provoke thought.

Open Ended

Summarize Madison’s main argument in Federalist No. 10 in your own words. (5-6 sentences)