In Federalist No. 10, James Madison speaks to the Constitution's ability to weaken the "mischiefs of faction." What issue was he addressing?

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In Federalist No. 10, James Madison speaks to the Constitution's ability to weaken the "mischiefs of faction." What issue was he addressing?​

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In Federalist No. 10, James Madison addresses the issue of factions, particularly the danger of a majority faction that could oppress the minority. He argues that by creating a large republic with multiple factions, there would be less possibility of one faction gaining a majority and thus less chance of oppression. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.