Question

1. According to Jefferson, what is the purpose of government? Under what circumstances is it justifiable to abolish government? If people are given the right to rebel, why does Jefferson not fear frequent revolutions?

2. Jefferson’s theory of government is founded on his belief in human rights and “the laws of nature.” What are these rights and laws? In what ways are these beliefs so crucial to his political philosophy?

3. On what occasions does Jefferson make reference to God in this address? How do such references influence his message? Do they seem to reinforce or conflict with his political views?

4. Jefferson states that the Declaration was written out of “decent respect to the opinions of mankind. . . .” Given the contents of the document, might there be other motives as well?

1. How does Madison define factions? Why does he consider them a “mortal disease of popular governments”?

2. According to Madison, what are the primary causes of factions? What role does property play in their formation? Do you agree with his assessment that factions are “sown into the nature of man”?

3. Madison asserts that “democracy offers no cure for the mischiefs of factions.” Why? What advantages does he find in a republic?

4. What can be inferred from Federalist Paper No. 10 about Madison’s views on human nature and social hierarchy? How central are these views in shaping his political philosophy?

Answer 1

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Jefferson was in support of democratic government. the democratic government is based on the will and dictation of those who are governed.

The purpose of government should be to promote life , liberty and happiness. If government does not help to protect life, liberty and secure the happiness, the people must rebel against such government.

Jafferson support even the frequent revolutionary activities that can overthrough the existing government. Jafferson collected the host of reasons to overthrough the rule of British monarchy.