Federalist Papers Quiz

What is the main concern addressed in Federalist No. 10?

• The need for a strong executive branch

• The dangers of faction

• The importance of a standing army

• The role of the judiciary

Who were the primary authors of the Federalist Papers?

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

• John Hancock and Samuel Adams

What is a faction, according to Federalist No. 10?

• A group of citizens united by a common interest

• A political party

• A branch of government

• A military alliance

What does Madison suggest is a major flaw in state constitutions?

• They are too rigid and inflexible

• They often value factional interests over the common good

• They lack a bill of rights

• They are too centralized

What are the two methods mentioned for curing the mischiefs of faction?

• Removing its causes and controlling its effects

• Ignoring its existence and hoping it resolves

• Encouraging more factions to balance power

• Eliminating all political parties

Why is taking away everyone's liberty considered a bad idea?

• It is too difficult to implement

• It is worse than the disease of faction

• It would lead to more factions

• It is not mentioned in the text

What is the most common cause of factions according to the text?

• Unequal distribution of property

• Different political ideologies

• Cultural differences

• Lack of education

What is the first object of government according to the text?

• Protection of faculties

• Expansion of territory

• Increase of wealth

• Promotion of education

What is the main reason we cannot rely on great leaders according to the text?

• They are always available.

• They can adjust clashing interests.

• Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm.

• They are subservient to the public good.

What is the proposed solution to the problem of majority factions abusing the minority?

• Direct democracy

• Eliminating factions

• Representative government

• Relying on great leaders