Madison's advocacy

Definition

Madison's advocacy refers to the active support and promotion of an idea or policy by James Madison, one of the Founding Fathers and a key author of the United States Constitution. In this context, it specifically relates to his support for a large republic as outlined in "Federalist No. 10."

Related terms

Factions: Factions are groups or parties within society that have different interests and opinions. They can sometimes lead to conflicts and divisions within a country.

Historical context: Historical context refers to the events, circumstances, and conditions surrounding a particular time period in history that help shape people's decisions and actions.

"Federalist No. 10": "Federalist No. 10" is one of the essays written by James Madison as part of "The Federalist Papers." It discusses the dangers posed by factions in government and explains how a large republic can help mitigate these risks.