Discuss James Madison's view of liberty and the size of a republic.
What will be an ideal response?
Liberty is most secure in a large (or "extended") republic because in a small republic, a dominant view can suffocate minority viewpoints. In a large republic, however, opinions and interests will multiply. As a result, it is much harder for a tyrannical majority to develop in a large republic. The coalitions necessary to form in order to gain power are likely to be more moderate in a large republic. Moreover, liberty is more likely to be respected and secure.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What are police powers?
What will be an ideal response?
An election in which voters choose between the two top vote-getters in a previous primary when neither received a majority is a(n)
a. open primary. b. closed primary. c. direct primary. d. runoff primary. e. general election.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.