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The Federalist Papers 10 and 51 True or False

1. What faction "interest" does James Madison not mention? -> Clerical Interest
2. What is not a threat that factions pose to a government? -> Factions will start their own governments.
3. What is the best democratic form of government at controlling factions? -> An Anarchy
4. Why can't government officials always be trusted to work for the public good? -> They have their own opinions and biases.
5. Why is a large republic better at controlling faction power than a small republic? -> If there are more representatives, then majorities will be less easy to form.

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