Publius defines citizens united by a passion or interest 'adverse to the rights of other citizens.' What term is he defining in Federalist No. 10?

Federalist No. 10 says 'Liberty is to faction, what air is to fire' and rejects destroying liberty. What remedy does Publius propose instead?

Federalist No. 10 names 'the most common and durable source of factions.' What source is it?

Publius says a pure democracy has a 'small number of citizens' who govern in person. Why, for him, does that form fail to cure faction?

Federalist No. 10 contrasts democracy with a republic, including 'delegation' to elected citizens and a larger sphere. What claim follows from that contrast?

Publius writes, 'Extend the sphere,' and take in more parties and interests. Why does he think that protects rights?

Federalist No. 51 says 'each department should have a will of its own.' What constitutional principle does that wording support?

Publius writes, 'Ambition must be made to counteract ambition,' giving officials means and motives to resist encroachments. What arrangement is he defending?

Federalist No. 51 says, 'If men were angels, no government would be necessary.' What problem is Publius addressing?

Federalist No. 51 says 'legislative authority necessarily predominates.' What remedy does Publius give for that inconvenience?

Federalist No. 51 calls America a 'compound republic' where power is 'first divided between two distinct governments.' What structure is being described?

Federalist No. 51 says society will be broken into 'many parts, interests and classes.' What protection does Publius expect from that diversity?

Brutus says the proposed Constitution will now go before the people, who must decide whether to accept or refuse it. What constitutional process is he discussing?

Brutus asks whether the thirteen United States should become 'one great republic' or remain confederated republics. What is his core concern?

Brutus says the Necessary and Proper Clause may justify 'the passing almost any law.' What fear is he expressing?

Brutus writes, 'History furnishes no example of a free republic, any thing like the extent of the United States.' What conclusion does he draw?

Brutus says a republic needs similar 'manners, sentiments, and interests.' Why does he think the United States fails that test?

One essay says a large republic controls faction by variety; another says a free republic cannot survive such extent. Which pair is being contrasted?

Federalist No. 10 praises a 'variety of parties and interests'; Federalist No. 51 praises a 'multiplicity of interests.' What shared logic do they use?

A student says Brutus agrees with Publius that expanding the sphere makes a republic safer. What Brutus argument refutes that claim?