People and Politics: Political Parties

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As you know on the AP US Government exam you will encounter multiple choice questions. Let’s try this one:

Which of the following is argued by James Madison in The Federalist paper number 10? A. A system of republican representation helps to limit the excesses of factionalism. B. Small republics are better able to ensure individual liberty than are large republics. C. The presence of a few large factions helps to protect the rights of minorities. D. Participatory democracy is the surest way to prevent tyranny. E. The elimination of the causes of factionalism is the best protection against tyranny.

Listen as Ethan discusses the question and how to arrive at the answer.


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