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While Brutus 1 brought up interesting points, they did not offer a solution of thei own. Do you think that Brutus would offer the articles as an alternative?

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To Madison, the institution of the faction is one of, if not the, largest threat to a stable government based in popular sovereignty.

In his time, most divisions fell along state lines; north vs south on slavery, established states/the frontier, religious differences, etc.

In an America where each coast is a 5 hour plane ride away and we are more divided by race, ideology, creed, etc, should the system be reformed to reflect new factions?

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Why did Brutus 1 believe that a large national government would lead to to corruption?

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In a our representative democracy, political power is not equal for all people. Should we strive to equalize this power and if so, how?

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What does Madison mean when he says “the form of popular government…enables it to sacrifice to its ruling passions or interest of both the public good and rights of other citizens” when discussing how to deal with factions in the majority?

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do you think politicians really know better than average citizens?

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Given that a large portion of the populace in larger states might be prone to a certain type of manipulation or advocacy based on a common interest, what might Madison say with regards to stopping the "mischiefs of faction" from potentially causing chaos locally in states which are comparatively larger, either population-wise or land-wise?

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Do you think large or small groups benefit the most from each? How could it be as equal as possible?

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Do you think that Publius fully understood what Madison was arguing for? Based on his arguments in Brutus 1.

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Which document do you guys think had a more lasting effect on America? How so?

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Both Federalists and Anti-Federalists had a major concern over factions forming. Do you believe we have done an effective job in preventing/limiting factions with our current Government?

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What were some of the reasons why Brutus 1 did not want to formalize a national military?

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Should, as Brutus argues, a republic be made up of a small group of like-minded people? Or, is diversity of opinion beneficial to the success of a government, as Publius argues?

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Why does liberty influence factions? What point of views do the anti federalists and federalists provide?

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Brutus thinks that a large republic is unsuccessful because they will fail to represent the diverse interest among the citizens, Madison thinks that a large republic is better suited to control effects of factions rather than a small republic. Which side do u agree with more and whyy?

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Do you think citizens can govern themselves how the anti-federalists wanted? (With control by the people)

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What puzzles me is why does Brutus seem so adamant that a large republic won’t work? Examples, evidence?

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Why is Madison so concerned about factions? How would the author of Brutus 1 likely feel about factions? Are they a threat or a safeguard?

Make sure to unpack Madison's definition of faction!

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Do you believe that American politics has currently become "factionalized?" Would Publius (Madison) or Brutus (Yates)  would be happy or upset with the current state of American government?