The common issue that Madison discusses in Federalist Papers #10 and #51 are the proliferation of political factions in society. ... In essay #51, Madison makes a strong case for the independence of the arms of government. ... To solve this, he offers a more concrete solution in Essay #51 than he does in Number 10. ... Since all the citizens of a large state are allowed mingling with each other, no single group will emerge as being in so much power as to thwart the needs of the other groups. ... Essay #51 in particular shows his thoughts on pluralism in politics. ...

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