The Federalist 10

Which statement expresses Madison’s view of factions?

• They are essential to the spirit of debate and compromise that must characterize a healthy government.
• They cannot be eradicated, rising as they do from human nature, but their effects can be controlled by a sound system of government.
• They can be eliminated by distributing wealth, power, and land equally.
• They are fostered by liberty, and while they may slow the administration of government, they are a necessary evil in a republic.

What premise does Madison present to support his argument against pure democracy?

• Democracies lead to violence and war.
• It is not possible to give equal political rights to all citizens. 
• An uninformed populace cannot be trusted to make significant political decisions.
• People will not sacrifice self-interest in favor of the common good.

One of Madison’s purposes in arguing the merits of a large republic over a small one is to?

• prove the need for a stronger Union versus a stronger State. 
•  persuade readers that a larger government will distribute responsibility more narrowly and thus function more efficiently.
•  explain the way in which a larger republic will be able to eliminate factions altogether.
•  reassure opponents that they will still be represented by their elected officials.

Although Madison’s argument is primarily based on logic, in his conclusion he uses the words “conflagration,” “malady,” and “diseases” to appeal to his readers’ sense of ?

• pity.
• fear.
• vanity. 
• pride.

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In his conclusion, Madison states, “In the extent and proper structure of the Union, therefore, we behold a republican remedy for the diseases most incident to republican government.” What irony does this remedy address? 

• that the responsibility for selecting representatives is given to a population that may unable to carry it out thoughtfully
• that the benefits of examining and defending the Constitution are the result of the conflict ignited by political factions
• that future generations will not understand the reasoning behind the Constitution but will benefit from its safeguards
• that granting political freedom leads to political dissension, which cannot be stifled if freedom is to safeguarded

. What does reciprocal mean? 

• opposite
• common
• beneficial
• standard

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Latent talents are those that are?

• prodigious.
• enviable.
•  obvious.
• unrevealed.

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If a smell pervades a house, it?

• is apparent in every room
• can be found in a specific room.
•  is impossible to get rid of
• comes from one source.

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To be impressed by someone’s efficacy is to approve of his or her?

• appearance. 
• ability to speak.
• competence
• ability to learn.

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Comprise means?

• include.
• agree.
• comfort. 
•  award.

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