Question

read the passage and answer the following question.
\as long as the reason of man continues fallible, and he is at liberty to exercise it, different opinions will be formed … the diversity in the faculties of men, from which the rights of property originate, is not less an insuperable obstacle to a uniformity of interests. the protection of these faculties is the first object of government. from the protection of different and unequal faculties of acquiring property, the possession of different degrees and kinds of property immediately results; and from the influence of these on the sentiments and views of the respective proprietors, ensues a division of the society into different interests and parties.\
-publius (james madison), federalist no. 10
which of the following statements is most consistent with the author’s argument in this passage?
choose 1 answer:
a a large republic cannot meet the needs of all citizens
b only the wealthiest and most educated people should control the government
c political parties will strengthen the republic
d factions, while inevitable, can be controlled

Explanation:

The passage from Federalist No. 10 states that human fallibility and diverse faculties lead to differing opinions, property ownership, and ultimately the division of society into different interests/parties (factions), framing this as an inevitable outcome of protecting individual faculties. Option A is incorrect because the passage does not discuss large republics failing citizens. Option B is wrong as there is no claim that only the wealthy/educated should govern. Option C is incorrect because the passage does not state factions strengthen the republic; instead, Madison's broader argument addresses controlling them, and this passage establishes their inevitability. Option D aligns, as the passage makes clear factions are unavoidable, which is the core setup for Madison's later argument about controlling them.

Answer:

D. Factions, while inevitable, can be controlled