James Madison Notes in Federalist No

question 54

Multiple Choice

James Madison notes in Federalist No. 10 that "the latent causes of faction are thus sown in the nature of man." This means

• A) that latex and rubber are appropriate materials for outdoor clothing worn while camping.
• B) that the tendency to band together to influence government action to promote shared interests is part of human nature.
• C) that people should have patches sewn on their clothing to advertise factions.
• D) that factions, a source of fiber, should be planted in nature.
• E) that factions are best expressed in natural surroundings.

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