Madison's arguments refer to the persuasive points made by James Madison in his essays, particularly Federalist No.10, where he defended and explained the benefits of a large republic, arguing against the dangers of factions.
Related terms
Factions: Factions are groups or individuals with shared interests that can potentially harm the rights of others or undermine the goals of government.
Anti-Federalists: Anti-Federalists were opponents of the U.S. Constitution who argued against its ratification, often disagreeing with Madison's arguments.
Ratification: Ratification refers to the formal approval or acceptance of something, such as a constitution or a treaty, by vote or consensus. In this case, it specifically relates to whether states would approve and adopt the U.S. Constitution.