Homework: Political Science
In the appendix to your book you will find a copy of Federalist #10 by James Madison. Although it is not very long, it is densely worded, and is probably the most important primary source one can consult on the theory behind our government's design. Read this selection carefully and summarize Madison's theories and arguments.
• Summarization is an important skill to develop for academic work and for many pursuits. The point of this exercise is for you to closely read a document and extract the main points.
• While you are reading keep in mind the following questions:
o What is the main challenge faced by democracies?
o How can this problem be solved? Is there more than one solution? Is one better than the other? Why?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.