What is the main argument of Federalist No. 10?
A large republic is better at controlling factions than a small, homogenous one.
What is Madison's solution to factions in Federalist No. 10?
A large, diverse republic with elected representatives to filter public opinion.
What is the main argument of Brutus No. 1?
The Constitution gives too much power to the central government, threatening individual liberties.
According to Brutus, why is the Constitution a problem?
Too much power, lack of checks, no Bill of Rights, size concerns.
What did Brutus fear about the Constitution?
Erosion of individual liberties and state sovereignty; small government is more responsive.
What is the Federalist view of factions?
Inevitable but controllable in a large republic.
What is the Anti-Federalist view of factions?
Fears a large government will become a faction, oppressing rights.
What is the Federalist ideal government?
Large, diverse republic with a strong central government.
What is the Anti-Federalist ideal government?
Smaller republic with more state power and direct representation.
What is the Federalist view on the Bill of Rights?
Not needed; government structure protects rights.
Compare Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on government size.
Federalists: Large republic controls factions. Anti-Federalists: Large republic is ungovernable.
Compare Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on central government power.
Federalists: Strong central government ensures stability. Anti-Federalists: Strong government leads to tyranny.
Compare Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on the Bill of Rights.
Federalists: Unnecessary, structure protects rights. Anti-Federalists: Essential to protect individual liberties.
Compare Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on checks and balances.
Federalists: Constitution provides sufficient checks. Anti-Federalists: Constitution lacks adequate checks.
Compare Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on representation.
Federalists: Elected representatives refine public opinion. Anti-Federalists: Direct representation is more responsive.
Compare Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on state power.
Federalists: National government supreme. Anti-Federalists: States should retain more power.
Compare Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on diversity.
Federalists: Diversity makes it harder for one faction to dominate. Anti-Federalists: Diversity can lead to conflict.
Compare Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on individual liberty.
Federalists: Protected by structure. Anti-Federalists: Needs explicit protection.
Compare Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on tyranny.
Federalists: Controlled by large republic. Anti-Federalists: Caused by large republic.
Compare Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on factions.
Federalists: Inevitable, controllable. Anti-Federalists: Large government may become one.
What is a faction?
Groups united by common interest that clash with the rights of others or the common good.
Define republic.
A government in which representatives are elected to make decisions on behalf of the people.
What is federalism?
A system of government where power is divided between a national government and state governments.
Define Anti-Federalist.
Individuals who opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, favoring stronger state governments.
What is state sovereignty?
The concept that states have the right to govern themselves independently of the federal government.
Define tyranny of the majority.
A situation where a majority group in a democracy oppresses the rights of a minority group.
What is a Bill of Rights?
A formal declaration of legal and civil rights of the citizens of any state or country.
Define checks and balances.
A system in which the different parts of a government have powers that affect and control the other parts so that no part can become too powerful.
What is direct representation?
A system of choosing delegates to act on the people's behalf.
Define ratification.
The action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.
