Has our republican form of government been successful in avoiding the kinds of oppression and improper projects that Madison describes?

a.  

women in ancient egypt had many legal rights, including the right to own property and businesses.

“i think it is very plausible that if there are five votes to end the death penalty, it could be with the people who are on the court right now,” - smith

so basically it is not clearly and consistently imposed

during the 20th century, the role of the vice president has evolved into more of an executive branch position. now, the vice president is usually seen as an integral part of a president's administration and presides over the senate only on ceremonial occasions or when a tie-breaking vote may be needed.

c. the king has significantly abused the colonists' rights many times over a long period of time.