In Federalist No.10,James Madison warned against the dangers of ______.

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James Madison warned against the dangers of factions, which he defined as groups of citizens who are united by a common interest or passion and who could potentially threaten the rights and liberties of other citizens or the stability of the government. He believed that a large and diverse republic could prevent factions from gaining too much power, but also acknowledged that factions were a natural and inevitable result of human nature and the desire for freedom of association.