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* he points out that an "extensive" republic with divided and limited government will make it difficult for any one faction to seize complete control of it | * he points out that an "extensive" republic with divided and limited government will make it difficult for any one faction to seize complete control of it | ||
** he contrasts that with the history of small republics and states that succumbing to faction and end up abusing the rights of citizens | ** he contrasts that with the history of small republics and states that succumbing to faction and end up abusing the rights of citizens | ||
* Madison's argument can also be seen as defense of limited government in a pluralistic, diverse society that is capable of self-rule and civil settlement of disputes | |||
* <u>key quotations</u>: | * <u>key quotations</u>: | ||
** liberty is "''essential to political life''" | ** liberty is "''essential to political life''" |