Which of the following best summarizes the logic used by the Anti-federalists to argue against a single large republic?

A. A single large will make controlling factions easier.

B. A single large republic will best represent and protect the interests of the states

C. A single large republic will make it difficult if not impossible to represent the views of the citizens
D. A single large republic will make direct citizen participation easier.

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C. A single large republic will make it difficult if not impossible to represent the views of the citizens.
Which of the following represents Madison’s views on factions
A. Factions can best be controlled by having a large republic.
B. Factions can best be controlled by remaining as 13 separate countries.
C. Factions can best be controlled by direct citizen participation in policy making.
D. Factions can best be controlled through direct democracy.
A. Factions can best be controlled by having a large republic.
Which of the following statements best assesses how the U.S. attempts to balance the interests of the majority with the individuals and minority groups?

A. The U.S. allows individuals to express themselves unless their viewpoints are offensive to the majority.
B. Minority groups have been guaranteed equality but are not tolerated when their viewpoints do not match the majority.
C. The U.S. usually allows majority rule but attempts to protect the rights of individuals and minority groups through the judicial and political processes.
D. Individual and minority groups are not guaranteed any rights in the U.S.
C. The U.S. usually allows majority rule but attempts to protect the rights of individuals and minority groups through the judicial and political processes.