Question

“As long as the reason of man continues fallible, and he is at liberty to exercise it, different opinions will be formed . . . The diversity in the faculties of men, from which the rights of property originate, is not less an insuperable obstacle to a uniformity of interests. The protection of these faculties is the first object of government. From the protection of different and unequal faculties of acquiring property, the possession of different degrees and kinds of property immediately results; and from the influence of these on the sentiments and views of the respective proprietors, ensues a division of the society into different interests and parties.”
-Publius (James Madison), Federalist No. 10
According to the author, what is the purpose of government?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:

(Choice A)
A
To replace factions

(Choice B)
B
To strengthen factions

(Choice C)
C
To eliminate factions

(Choice D)
D
To control factions

Answer 1

Answer:

B, to strengthen factions.

Explanation:

“As long as the reason of man continues fallible, and he is at liberty to exercise it, different opinions will be formed . . . The diversity in the faculties of men, from which the rights of property originate, is not less an insuperable obstacle to a uniformity of interests. The protection of these faculties is the first object of government. From the protection of different and unequal faculties of acquiring property, the possession of different degrees and kinds of property immediately results; and from the influence of these on the sentiments and views of the respective proprietors, ensues a division of the society into different interests and parties.”

We can eliminate A and C, the author seems to be in favor of them. They don't seem to be referring to Controlling the factions, so I think B is the best answer.