Refer to the passage. The smaller the number of individuals composing a
majority, and the smaller the compass within which
they are placed, the more easily will they concert and
execute their plans of oppression. Extend the sphere,
and you take in a greater variety of parties and
interests; you make it less probable that a majority of
the whole will have a common motive to invade the
rights of other citizens
-James Madison, Federalist, no. 10
Which statement best reflects the principles of
representation supported by James Madison in this
passage?
The president represents the widest range of
political viewpoints because a presidential election
requires a majority in the Electoral College.
The Senate represents the widest variety of
political views because each senator's election
rests on approval from a majority of voters in each
state.
The House represents the widest range of political
viewpoints because it contains a large number of
members, all representing their constituents'
political views
O The federal court system ensures the widest
number of viewpoints because judges outnumber
other elected officials and therefore rem