What argument is James Madison opposing in Federalist #10?

Madison is supporting the ratification of the Constitution. He's a “federalist.” The opposite point of view and the argument he is opposing is Not ratifying the Constitution — the “anti-federalists.” The Constitution created an empowered federal government and bound the 13 colonies together in a closer association. read more

In Federalist 45, Madison’s basic argument is that the new federal government that the Constitution is creating will not be a danger to the rights of the people. He argues here that the Constitution does not actually enlarge the power of the federal government in any way that is both important and controversial. read more

James Madison, author of Federalist No. 10 Federalist No. 10 is an essay written by James Madison as the tenth of The Federalist Papers: a series of essays initiated by Alexander Hamilton arguing for the ratification of the United States Constitution. read more