Question

How does he relate this form of government to the dynamic of the Union and the States composing it?

Answer 1

Answer:

Madison in his essay 'Federalist No. 10' asserts that republic form of government is benefical just as Union controls the States, so does Republic controls over democracy, to control the factions in government.

Explanation:

'Federalist No. 10' is an article penned by James Madison. The article is now included in the series of 'The Federalist Papers' commenced by Alexander Hamilton. The article was published on November 22, 1782 under pseudonym 'Publus.'

In his article, Madison argues that a republic government is beneficial over a democratic government as it will avoid the factions, which can overturn the wants of minority with the rule of majority v. minority.

He relates the republic government to the Union and democratic government to the States. By relating these, he exemplifies that just as Union has control over the States, so has the republic government control over the democratic government, which possess the power of ruling over the factions.