Which argument did Federalists make about large republics, especially in Federalist No. 10?
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Correct answer: A large republic could help control factions by including many competing interests
James Madison argued that a large republic would make it harder for any single faction to dominate. With many different interests spread across a large territory, dangerous majorities would be less likely to unite.
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