The Federalist No. 10

The Federalist No. 10, written by James Madison, discusses how a large, diverse republic can best control factions—groups with interests that may harm the wider society. Madison argues that a big nation with many different interests makes it hard for any one faction to dominate. A representative government further filters these factions, preventing majority tyranny. Overall, the essay supports a large, well-structured republic as the best way to protect individual rights and promote the common good amidst competing interests.