Question

The smaller the society, the fewer probably will be the distinct parties and interests composing it . . . 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. – James Madison, The Federalist Papers

What is the main idea in this passage?
In a small society, few citizens participate in government.
A more diverse society allows more interests to be heard.
A smaller society is more likely to protect against oppression.
A larger society is less diverse and has fewer interests.

Answer 1

The answer is B. A more diverse society allows more interests to be heard.

Answer 2

more diverse society allows more interests to be heard.

James Madison wrote the Federalist papers with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, as a way to promote the ratification of the new born Costitution of the United States. James Madison wrote 29 of the 85 Federalist Paper, and in the passage he make the case that a smaller society has less interests and less diversity, while a bigger one has more interests and diversity, thus a greater society has more variety and it's the one the constitution promotes.