Madison supports a republican government because he believes that
men of integrity who put the greater good first would be elected
only people not associated with factions will vote in elections
ordinary citizens would be excluded from powerful factions
the majority of the electorate will oppose the formation of factions

Madison supports a republican government because he believes that men of integrity who put the greater good first would be elected.

Madison proposed to create of a large republic in order to control the effects of factions. In a large republic people could have a wide range of opinions and interests, and could elect more competent representatives than in a small republic. Madison believed that people would elect "men of integrity who put the greater good first".   He claimed that if a body of representatives with different interests where the only ones who voted for laws, it would be easier to act according to society's interest, and not for self-interest.