Madison's Federalist No.10

Definition

Madison's Federalist No.10 refers to one of James Madison's essays in support of ratifying the U.S. Constitution during the constitutional debates. It focused on addressing concerns regarding factions and how they could be controlled within a large republic.

Related terms

Factions: Groups that form based on shared interests or opinions, which may sometimes work against each other's goals.

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

Checks and Balances: A system in which different branches or levels of government have powers that limit each other's actions to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.