by James Madison
TO WHAT expedient, then, shall we finally resort, for maintaining in practice the necessary partition of power among the several departments, as laid down in the Constitution? The only answer that can be given is, that as all these exterior provisions are found to be inadequate, the defect must be supplied, by so contriving the interior structure of the government as that its several constituent parts may, by their mutual relations, be the means of keeping each other in their proper places.
Federalist Papers No. 51 (1788) by James Madison
Question
Use the passages to answer the question.
Which statement best explains the differences between the two passages?
(1 point)
Responses
Common Sense relies on a logical appeal, while the Federalist Papers uses an emotional appeal.
Common Sense relies on a logical appeal, while the Federalist Papers uses an emotional appeal.
Common Sense argues for the purpose of government, while the Federalist Papers argues for the structure of government.
Common Sense argues for the purpose of government, while the Federalist Papers argues for the structure of government.
Common Sense uses rhetorical questions, while the Federalist Papers uses analogy.
Common Sense uses rhetorical questions, while the Federalist Papers uses analogy.
Common Sense presents an optimistic view of people, while the Federalist Papers presents a pessimistic view of people.
Common Sense presents an optimistic view of people, while the Federalist Papers presents a pessimistic view of people.
1 answer
The statement that best explains the differences between the two passages is:
Common Sense argues for the purpose of government, while the Federalist Papers argues for the structure of government.
This is accurate because Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" primarily discusses the rationale behind government and the justification for independence, while Madison's "Federalist 51" focuses on the organization and structure of government to ensure a proper balance of power among its different branches.
