What was James Madison's main concern about pure democracy?

Madison's Vision of Limited Government and the Separation of Powers

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It would lead to economic instability.
It would result in the tyranny of the majority.
It would cause a lack of innovation.
It would create too many political parties.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of a limited government as proposed by Madison?
To eliminate the need for a government.
To centralize authority.
To increase governmental power.
To control the effects of factions.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
Federal
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the legislative branch in the separation of powers?
To carry out laws
To interpret laws
To make laws
To veto laws
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the system of checks and balances work?
Each branch has some power over the other two branches.
Each branch operates independently without interference.
The executive branch has control over the legislative branch.
The judicial branch can create laws.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of federalism in the U.S. government system?
To eliminate state governments.
To centralize power at the national level.
To divide responsibilities among local, state, and national governments.
To give the President more power.
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