Question

the smaller the society, the fewer probably will be the distinct parties and interests composing it; the fewer the distinct parties and interests, the more frequently will a majority be found of the same party; and the smaller the number of individuals composing a majority, and the smaller the compass within which they are placed, the more easily will they concert and execute their plans of oppression. extend the sphere, and you take in a greater variety of parties and interests; you make it less probable that a majority of the whole will have a common motive to invade the rights of other citizens. -publius (james madison), federalist no. 10 which type of democracy is most consistent with the view expressed in the passage? choose 1 answer: a elite democracy b participatory democracy c direct democracy d pluralist democracy

Explanation:

The passage from Federalist No. 10 argues that a larger society with a greater variety of competing parties and interests prevents a single majority from imposing its will and oppressing minority rights. This aligns with pluralist democracy, which centers on the idea that multiple competing interest groups balance each other out in a democratic system, preventing majority tyranny. Elite democracy focuses on rule by a small elite, participatory democracy emphasizes direct citizen involvement in governance, and direct democracy is where citizens vote directly on issues—none of these match the passage's focus on competing interest groups in a broad sphere.

Answer:

D. Pluralist democracy