Which of the following represents Madison's views on factions? (1 point)

Question

• Factions can best be controlled by remaining as 13 separate countries.
• Factions can best be controlled through direct democracy.
• Factions can best be controlled by direct citizen participation in policy making.
• Factions can best be controlled by having a large republic.

Answer 1

The correct option that represents James Madison's views on factions is:

• Factions can best be controlled by having a large republic.

Madison argued in Federalist No. 10 that a large republic would help control the effects of factions by making it less likely for any single faction to dominate, as there would be a greater variety of interests and opinions.