Based on the excerpt, why did James Madison believe that federalism is needed in government?

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it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies
it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies

it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power
it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power

it allows the government to make decisions more efficiently
it allows the government to make decisions more efficiently

it provides government with a way to support the powers of the military

Answer 1

Based on the given excerpt, the correct answer is: it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power.