Foundations of American Democracy

A large republic would have a greater variety of parties and interests, making it more difficult for any single faction to dominate.

The presence of multiple factions in a small republic would naturally cancel each other out, ensuring stability.

A large republic would allow for direct democracy where factions can be directly controlled by the majority's vote.

A small republic would ensure better communication between representatives and their constituents, reducing factionalism.

He believed that the vastness of America would lead to an unmanageable central government.

He believed there were too many clauses open to interpretation in the proposed constitution.

He thought that individual states should have their own constitutions instead.

He felt that the constitution lacked sufficient protection for individual rights.

Factions are beneficial as they ensure a diversity of opinions in public debate.

Factions should be eliminated entirely to maintain a stable government.

Factions help in maintaining checks and balances within the federal structure.

Factions can be detrimental to the public interest if their goals conflict with the rights of others.

It cautions against the use of impeachment trials, viewing them as destabilizing to political order.

It argues that direct elections for president would lead to foreign influence in American politics.

It worries that too much federal power might endanger states' rights and individual liberties.

It fears that without a Bill of Rights, the military could override civilian government decisions.

Instituting a strict system of checks and balances between various factions.

By expanding the sphere of the republic to encompass a variety of interests and factions.

By limiting citizen participation in government to reduce factionalism.

Through direct democracy to ensure majority rule.

They Both Discuss How Different Forms Of GOVERNMENT Try TO Balance Individual Interests With Public Welfare.

They both suggest THAT A Strong Military Presences Is Essential FOR Protecting The Common Good From Internal Threats.

They both Advocate FOR Direct Participation BY Citizens TO Ensure THAT The Common Good Is Served.

They Both Recommend Allocating More Power To Local Governments As They Are Closer To People's Daily Needs And The Common Good.

Groups with specific political or economic interests

Different branches of government

Political parties formed during elections

Representatives elected from different states

17th Amendment

16th Amendment

19th Amendment

26th Amendment

Both advocate for a large centralized government.

Both support smaller governments that prioritize states' rights.

Brutus I supports a large republic, while Federalist No .10 prefers smaller ones prioritizing states' rights.

Federalist No.10 favors a large republic, but Brutus I prefers a smaller one protecting states' rights.

Progressivism

Conservatism

Libertarianism

Neoconservatism