Why was Madison particularly concerned about factions in The Federalist, No. 10?
a. He believed that factions pursuing their self-interest would work against the broader public interest.
b. He worried that factions were too focused on the public good and that they neglected to take care of their own needs.
c. He worried that the Constitution did not provide enough opportunities for factions to be involved in politics.
d. He worried that the faction he belonged to would lose power if the Constitution was ratified.
a
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A. continued to rise rapidly B. declined C. stayed exactly the same D. Medicare was abolished in 2002
In his Federalist No. 10, James Madison elaborated on his fear of “factions” within the American democracy. In modern society, which of the following groups would Madison be most likely to identify as a faction?
a. business groups b. religious groups c. nonprofit organizations d. political parties e. federal government agencies
The modern civil rights protests began with Dr. King visiting with President Eisenhower
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Collective action theory, which highlights the incentives for free riding, is better at explaining why:
A. protests in Eastern Europe were rare throughout most of the cold war B. there were massive protests across Eastern Europe in 1989