Federalist No. 10 Critical Thinking 1. According to Madison, can the causes of faction be eliminated? Can its effects be controlled? How so? According to Madison, the causes of faction cannot be removed. Its effects can 2. What, according to Madison, are the two key differences between a democracy and a republic? 3. What are the advantages of a republican form of government? Does Madison advocate a democratic or a republican government? Why? 4. "Extend the sphere and you take in a greater variety of parties and interest." So begins several sentences that present one of the most central claims in Federalist No. 10. Do you find that claim persuasive? Why or why not?