Which statement best reflects the principles of representation supported by James Madison in this
passage?
Refer to the passage.
The smaller the number of individuals composing a
majority, and the smaller the compass within which they
are placed, the more easily will they concert and
execute their plans of oppression. Extend the sphere,
and you take in a greater variety of parties and interests;
you make it less probable that a majority of the whole
will have a common motive to invade the rights of other
citizens.
James Madison, Federalist, no. 10
• The president represents the widest range of
political viewpoints because a presidential election
requires a majority in the Electoral College.
• The Senate represents the widest variety of political
views because each senator's election rests on
approval from a majority of voters in each state.
• The House represents the widest range of political
viewpoints because it contains a large number of
members, all representing their constituents' political
views.
• The federal court system ensures the widest
number of viewpoints because judges outnumber
other elected officials and therefore represent the
most political views.