Federalist Paper No.10

Definition

Federalist Paper No.10 is one of the essays written by James Madison that argues for the ratification of the United States Constitution. It specifically addresses the issue of factions and advocates for a large, centralized government to prevent the tyranny of the majority.

Related terms

Anti-Federalists: The Anti-Federalists were opponents of the Constitution who feared an overly strong central government and argued for more power to be given to individual states.

Brutus' first essay: Brutus' first essay was written by an Anti-Federalist who expressed concerns about the size and scope of the federal government, fearing it would lead to a loss of liberty.

Factions: Factions refer to organized groups or interest groups within society that have their own agendas and can potentially undermine the common good if left unchecked.