Asked by Zephyr Benedict

James Madison explained that a large republic could control the effects of factions (groups of people with special interests).
Which group would most likely agree with Madison’s argument?
A. Anti-Federalists, because they wanted stronger state governments
B. Federalists, because they supported the new Constitution
C. Loyalists, because they wanted to stay loyal to Britain
D. Patriots, because they opposed the Constitution

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
B. Federalists, because Madison (in Federalist No. 10) argued a large, strong republic under the new Constitution would best control factions.