Federalist Papers 9 – 10
Trey and Ken explore Federalist Papers No. 9 and 10, focusing on the arguments for a large republic and the dangers of faction. Topics discussed include:
- The role of factions in democracy
- Montesquieu and the Anti-Federalist arguments for small republics
- Hamilton and Madison’s overview of the advantages of a large republic
- Madison’s theory of interest checking interest
- Hamilton’s deep dive into the history of Greece
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