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1. In his brief overview of the concept of democracy, Russell Hanson argues that, for most of its history, the concept of democracy was understood in class Briefly explain the link between class and democracy that existed prior to the modern period. (Be explicit about the class or classes identified with democracy prior to the modern era).

2. Briefly explain what is expected of citizens in republican conceptions of democracy according to Jürgen Habermas.

3. Briefly explain the role of discussion in deliberative (or discourse theoretic) models of democracy according to Jürgen Habermas.

4. In Federalist 10, James Madison argues that extending the sphere of government expands the pool of "fit characters" that citizens can choose for elective office. Why does Madison think that the election of individuals "who possess the most attractive merit and the most diffusive and established characters" will help control the effects of faction? (You don't need to explain factions in your answer. Just explain why the kinds of individuals Madison describes would provide a way to deal with factions in the United States).