Understanding Federalist and Anti-Federalist Views

The video explores the debate over the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on Federalist Number 10 by James Madison. It contrasts the Federalist and Anti-Federalist views, highlighting Madison's arguments against pure democracy due to the dangers of factions and majority rule. Madison advocates for a republic with elected representatives to better serve the public good. He argues that larger republics are more effective in selecting capable representatives and maintaining a pluralist society.

What was the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?

• To promote the Anti-Federalist views

• To advocate for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

• To oppose the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

• To support the Articles of Confederation

Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, and George Mason

What is the main concern of Madison in Federalist No. 10?

• The instability of a monarchy

• The dangers of faction and majority rule

• The inefficiency of a confederation

• The need for a strong executive branch

According to Madison, what is a major flaw of participatory democracy?

• It allows majority factions to oppress minorities

• It encourages too much individual freedom

• It is too slow to make decisions

• It leads to a lack of representation

What does Madison suggest as a solution to the problems of faction?

• A confederation of states

• A republic with representation

• A monarchy

• A pure democracy

How does Madison define a republic?

• A government with no central authority

• A government with a monarch

• A government where citizens directly administer

• A government with elected representatives

What advantage does Madison claim a large republic has over a small one?

• It has fewer factions

• It is more likely to have fit representatives

• It has more resources

• It is easier to manage

What potential issue does Madison acknowledge about representatives in a republic?

• They may become too powerful

• They may not truly represent the public good

• They may be too numerous

• They may be too few

What is Madison's view on elite democracy?

• He believes it leads to corruption

• He opposes it as undemocratic

• He supports it as a means to refine public views

• He thinks it is unnecessary

What does Madison believe about the role of representatives in a large republic?

• They should be directly elected by the people

• They should be limited in number

• They should be more numerous than in a small republic

• They should have absolute power