Which statement summarizes James Madison's political philosophy based on his writings in Federalist No. 10?

Government factionalism must be rooted out and destroyed by any means possible.

Human nature is fickle and should not be a consideration when forming a government.

Protection of personal property should be the first priority of government.

The desires of the majority should always prevail over those of the minority.

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Advanced Placement (AP)

Georgia Russo

23 November, 07:12

Which statement summarizes James Madison's political philosophy based on his writings in Federalist No. 10?

Government factionalism must be rooted out and destroyed by any means possible.

Human nature is fickle and should not be a consideration when forming a government.

Protection of personal property should be the first priority of government.

The desires of the majority should always prevail over those of the minority.

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Government factionalism must be rooted out and destroyed by any means possible.

Explanation:

The Federalist No. 10 is one of the documents that is held in high regard by the American legislature. In fact, the country has been able to build upon the document. Published under the name "Publius" the document was a move to ratify the United States Constitution. Madison's vision was to reconcile the rights and privileges of the citizens against a few privileged ones. He had observed the tendency of man to form factions and associate with like minded people only. Hence, he addressed the issue of the removal of factions from the government.