James Madison believed that factions were particularly dangerous to a republic because:

1) They would create a split between the north and the south
2) They would likely pit the haves and have-nots against each other
3) They would try to eliminate the system of checks and balances in the Constitution
4) They would likely create tension between minorities

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James Madison believed that factions were particularly dangerous to a republic because:

1) They would create a split between the north and the south
2) They would likely pit the haves and have-nots against each other
3) They would try to eliminate the system of checks and balances in the Constitution
4) They would likely create tension between minorities

GinnyAnswer · Answer

James Madison viewed factions as dangerous to a republic mainly because they could create conflict between economic classes, disrupt the system of checks and balances, and increase tensions among minority groups. His concerns are elaborated in Federalist No. 10. Therefore, the answer to the question is option 2: they would likely pit the haves and have-nots against each other.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-17

Anonymous · Answer

James Madison viewed factions as dangerous to a republic mainly because they could create conflict between economic classes, disrupt the system of checks and balances, and increase tensions among minority groups. His concerns are elaborated in Federalist No. 10. Therefore, the answer to the question is option 2: they would likely pit the haves and have-nots against each other. 
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