Question

Read the passage and answer the following question.

“As long as the reason of man continues fallible, and he is at liberty to exercise it, different opinions will be formed . . . The diversity in the faculties of men, from which the rights of property originate, is not less an insuperable obstacle to a uniformity of interests. The protection of these faculties is the first object of government. From the protection of different and unequal faculties of acquiring property, the possession of different degrees and kinds of property immediately results; and from the influence of these on the sentiments and views of the respective proprietors, ensues a division of the society into different interests and parties.”
-Publius (James Madison), Federalist No. 10
Which of the following statements is most consistent with the author’s argument in this passage?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) Only the wealthiest and most educated people should control the government
A
Only the wealthiest and most educated people should control the government
(Choice B) Political parties will strengthen the republic
B
Political parties will strengthen the republic
(Choice C) Factions, while inevitable, can be controlled
C
Factions, while inevitable, can be controlled
(Choice D) A large republic cannot meet the needs of all citizens
D
A large republic cannot meet the needs of all citizens

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Okay so here's my interpretation

"As long as the reason of man continues fallible, and he is at liberty to exercise it, different opinions will be formed . . . "

As long as people need to and are able to think, they will form different opinions

"The diversity in the faculties of men, from which the rights of property originate, is not less an insuperable obstacle to a uniformity of interests."

This diversity is the antagonist to uniformity...

"The protection of these faculties is the first object of government."

... and should be protected by the government

"From the protection of different and unequal faculties of acquiring property, the possession of different degrees and kinds of property immediately results and from the influence of these on the sentiments and views of the respective proprietors"

People's different wealth and education (and the results of such)...

"ensues a division of the society into different interests and parties.”

guarantees people will prioritize things differently.

As long as people need to and are able to think, they will form different opinions. This diversity is the antagonist to uniformity and should be protected by the government. People's different wealth and education (and the results of such) guarantees people will prioritize things differently.

Thinks makes me think A and D are out of the picture and he metions nothing about control (quite the contrary I think), so C is also out. He seems to value differences so I think B is the best answer.