Guided Reading Questions The Federalist 10
Proper role of government and Size and power of the central government:
Federalists: believed that the proper role of government was to have a strong central
government was best for protecting an individual's rights and freedoms. Wanted to have three
branches and a large central government.
Anti Federalists: wanted a small central government. Believed that local governments best
understood the needs of citizens and protected citizen freedom. Opposed the ideas of the
constitution that limited the power of the states.
What danger does Madison say factions present to the rights of other citizens?
A small democracy will be unable to avoid the dangers of a majority faction because of the small
size passions can spread to the majority of the people. Dangers will easily be passed by the
democratic government.