Federalist No.10

Definition

Federalist No.10 is one of the 85 essays written by James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton in support of the ratification of the U.S Constitution. It specifically addresses the issue of factions and argues for a large, diverse republic as a way to mitigate their negative effects on government.

Related terms

Factions: Groups of individuals who share common interests or beliefs and may try to influence government policy.

Republic: A form of government where power rests with citizens who elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

U.S Constitution: The supreme law of the United States that outlines the framework for our government and protects individual rights.