James Madison's Size Principle Was Based on the Premise That

question 71

Multiple Choice

James Madison's size principle was based on the premise that

• A)the new nation of 13 states would be small where the majority would rule.
• B)the new nation of 13 states would be large and diverse so that majority interests would be unlikely to organize and dominate public policy making.
• C)the new nation of 13 states would be unlikely to expand in size and scope.
• D)a strong president would be able to control Congress the majority of the time.

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