Briefly describe what Madison means by mischiefs of faction in Federalist 10. What is the solution he offers for such mischief? How does Madison use this concept in Federalist 51 to help us understand the way in which the federal government operates?

Instructions

The essay is due on February 17 at 9:00 am. Students should upload submissions to Canvas. Submissions should be saved in a PDF format titled [Student Last Name, First Name (Essay #1)].

The short essay assignment is designed to encourage students to think critically about the topics raised in the readings and lectures. As such, the essay should not be solely descriptive in nature. A quality essay will use descriptive analysis to illustrate broader concepts underlying the relevant course material. Consequently, students should think carefully about the issues raised by each question in the prompt below. Students must also provide their own professional analysis in the essay. Simple repetition of the readings and/or lectures is insufficient. Brevity and critical thinking are essential.