Question

4. How does Federalist No. 51 address the danger of a concentration of power in the national government? a. separation of powers with checks and balances b. strong judicial power c. unchecked power for legislature

Answer 1

Federalist No. 51 addresses the danger of a concentration of power in the national government primarily through the concept of **a. separation of powers with checks and balances**. In this essay, James Madison argues for the importance of structuring the government in a way that divides power among different branches (executive, legislative, and judicial) and implements checks and balances to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. This framework is designed to maintain liberty by ensuring that power is not concentrated in a single entity or group, thereby protecting against tyranny.