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. ... While Essay #10 is all about the essays, Madison discusses them at the end of Essay #51 too. ... To solve this, he offers a more concrete solution in Essay #51 than he does in Number 10. ... Essay #51 in particular shows his thoughts on pluralism in politics. ...

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