Read this quotation. Stability in government is essential to national character and to the advantages annexed to it, as well as to that repose and confidence in the minds of the people, which are among the chief blessings of civil society. —James Madison, “Federalist Number 37,” 1788 According to Madison, what are the “chief blessings of civil society”?
Answer
A
a stable government valued by citizens
B
a stable government whose representatives are civil
C
a government whose reputation prevents others from taking over
D
a government that is able to keep the peace
Explanation
Madison says stability in government contributes to “repose and confidence in the minds of the people,” which he calls chief blessings of civil society. This points to citizens valuing and trusting a stable government, so the best choice is “a stable government valued by citizens.”
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