Question

government power and individual rights
which of the following is an accurate comparison of the views of the authors of federalist no. 10 and brutus no. 1?
federalist no. 10 brutus no. 1
a a large republic will prevent factions from developing only a small republic can truly reflect citizens’ needs
b factions will inevitably develop, no matter the system of government a strong central government will prevent abuses of power by local governments
c a large republic will control factions by pitting them against each other a large republic endangers personal liberties
d a decentralized government will preserve liberty better than a strong federal government the federal government is too far removed from citizens to understand their needs
choose 1 answer:
a comparison a
b comparison b
c comparison c
d comparison d

Explanation:

Federalist No. 10 argued that a large, diverse republic would control factions by having multiple competing groups that check each other, preventing any single faction from dominating. Brutus No. 1, an Anti-Federalist work, warned that a large republic would be too distant from citizens, leading to the erosion of personal liberties as the central government would become unaccountable.

• Option A is incorrect because Federalist No. 10 did not claim factions would be prevented, only controlled.
• Option B is incorrect because Brutus No. 1 opposed a strong central government, arguing it would abuse power, not prevent local abuses.
• Option D is incorrect because Federalist No. 10 supported a strong federal government, not decentralized rule.

Answer:

C. Comparison C