In Federalist no. 10, Madison's cure for the "mischief of factions" was

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Madison believed that by increasing the size of the political unit, the influence of factions would be diffused. With a larger population, there would be a greater diversity of interests and opinions, making it more difficult for any one faction to dominate and oppress others. This could only be achieved at the national level, as smaller state governments would be more susceptible to the tyranny of the majority. Confiscating property or denying individuals the right to vote would have been seen as undemocratic and against the principles of the newly formed republic. Allowing states to resolve the issue would have been ineffective, as Madison argued that states themselves were often the source of factionalism. Limiting state powers was also seen as necessary, but only as part of a comprehensive plan to address the dangers of factions.

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