7. Document Project 7: Debating the Constitution in New York State

Quiz for Document 7.5 James Madison, Federalist 10, The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection, November 1787

Quiz for Document 7.5: James Madison, Federalist 10, The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection, November 1787

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. Which of the following statements summarizes James Madison’s argument in the Federalist Papers 10 ?

Republicanism can function successfully in a nation of uniformity.

Republicanism can bring an end to the immoral institution of slavery.

Republicanism can strike a delicate balance between smaller and larger states.

Republicanism can accommodate the rights of individuals and factions in a diverse nation.

2. What argument does Madison make to convince New Yorkers to support the Constitution?

It would bring economic prosperity to the United States.

It would help control factions.

It would prevent foreign wars.

It would make the U.S. military stronger.

3. What does Madison believe will happen in a large republic that would not happen in a small democracy?

There would be less chance of a minority oppressing a majority.

There would be so much divisiveness that nothing would be accomplished.

The government will violate the rights of the people.

Representatives will overrule the interests of constituents.

4. According to Madison, what is the problem with the presence of factions within a democracy, especially a small democracy?

There are so many different perspectives that nothing gets accomplished

There are so few people that even a minority can oppress a majority

The wealthiest in the nation control the rest of the population.

The factions have so much power that the federal government is weak.

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