What Did James Madison Have to Say About Interest Groups

question 12

Multiple Choice

What did James Madison have to say about interest groups in Federalist No. 10?

• A) Groups can be divisive in a democracy but shouldn't be outlawed
• B) Groups are divisive in a democracy and should be outlawed
• C) Groups are a part of the inevitable checks and balances of a democracy and so are no cause for fear
• D) Groups reflect the will of the people and the good of the whole

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Definitions:

Independent Locomotion

The ability of an individual to move or travel from one place to another without assistance, crucial for developmental autonomy.

Moro Reflex

An infantile reflex normally present in all infants in response to a sudden loss of support, when the infant feels as if it is falling.

Babinski Reflex

A reflex action in infants when the sole of the foot is stroked, causing the big toe to move upward or toward the top surface of the foot while the other toes fan out.

Startle Reflex

The startle reflex is an involuntary response to a sudden, unexpected stimulus, often a loud noise or sharp movement, demonstrating a basic neural mechanism of self-protection.