Explain Madison's idea of factions in Federalist 10

What will be an ideal response?


An ideal response will:
1) Identify the central question of Federalist 10, which is how to deal with the problem of factions.
2) Discuss Madison's definition of factions and their threat to society. "The most common and durable source of factions has been the various and unequal distribution of property."

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. corporations b. churches c. banks d. political parties—

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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