POL S 201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Federalist No. 10, Vise
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Hamilton and madison- the meaning of citizenship and freedom would be transformed in the extended republic. The role of citizenship would become much stronger. Catio and jefferson believed something would be lost in the extended republic. 2 ways to remove causes of faction. Two ways to control effects of faction. Larger territory over which government may be extended. Two ways large territory improves quality of republic. Improves quality of representatives a. ) more to choose from. B. ) harder for bad candidates to conspire way into office. The influence of factious leaders may kindle a flame within their particular states but will be unable . He was afraid people would be able to get out of their debts. In a large republic = commercial prosperity (jefferson) Cato is against diversity, he believes that people need to be similar to practice virtue. Public interest more easier prevailed in smaller republic rather than larger republic.
