Question

Madison distinguishes a republic from a democracy. Which form of government will the Constitution create? Why is one preferable over the other?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

A republic, Madison writes, is different from a democracy because its government is placed in the hands of delegates, and, as a result of this, it can be extended over a larger area. The idea is that, in a large republic, there will be more "fit characters" to choose from for each delegate